1. (n.) 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 state affairs.

2. (v.) Business dealing; negotiation; arrangement.

3. (v.) Judicious use of means to accomplish an end; conduct directed by art or address; skillful treatment; cunning practice; -- often in a bad sense.

4. (n.) The collective body of those who manage or direct any enterprise or interest; the board of managers.

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