n. [ From Manage, v. ] 1. The act or art of managing; the manner of treating, directing, carrying on, or using, for a purpose; conduct; administration; guidance; control; as, the management of a family or of a farm; the management of a business enterprise; the management of state affairs. “The management of the voice.” E. Porter. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Business dealing; negotiation; arrangement. [ 1913 Webster ]
He had great managements with ecclesiastics. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Judicious use of means to accomplish an end; conduct directed by art or address; skillful treatment; cunning practice; -- often in a bad sense. [ 1913 Webster ]
Mark with what management their tribes divide
Some stick to you, and some to t'other side. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. The collective body of those who manage or direct any enterprise or interest; the board of managers. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- Conduct; administration; government; direction; guidance; care; charge; contrivance; intrigue. [ 1913 Webster ]