[noun] a method of tending to (especially business) matters Synonyms:disposal
[noun] the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something; "he claims that the present administration is corrupt"; "the governance of an association is responsible to its members"; "he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment" Synonyms:governance, governing body, establishment, brass, organization, organisation
[noun] the act of administering medication Synonyms:giving medication
[noun] the tenure of a president; "things were quiet during the Eisenhower administration" Synonyms:presidency, presidential term