administrate
Pronunciation: /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪt/
The English word “administrate” has 2 meanings listed here.
verb
- to administer
- the act or function of providing maintenance and general housekeeping for computer systems, networks, peripheral equipment, etc.
Etymology
* archaic: Latin administrātus, past participle of administrō. * modern: Back-formation from administration (from Latin administrātiō, also from administrō) (The exact etymology is disputed, see note below.)
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