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Relating to management or organization; connected with administration. It describes tasks that are necessary for the organization and functioning of an authority, company, or institution.
Neben seiner Forschung hat der Professor auch viele administrative Aufgaben.
In addition to his research, the professor also has many administrative tasks.
The adjective 'administrativ' (administrative) belongs to the word family of 'die Administration' (administration/management). It describes everything that has to do with organization and administration.
Die Administration der Universität ist für die Einschreibung zuständig.
The university administration is responsible for enrollment.
'Administrativ' (administrative) is often combined with nouns that describe an activity or a process. Common combinations are 'administrative Aufgaben' (administrative tasks), 'administrativer Aufwand' (administrative effort), or 'administrative Unterstützung' (administrative support).
Der administrative Aufwand für den Antrag war sehr hoch.
The administrative effort for the application was very high.
This word belongs to technical and written language. It is mainly used in professional contexts, in public authorities, or in companies to describe administrative activities.
Für die Reisekostenerstattung ist ein administrativer Prozess notwendig.
An administrative process is necessary for the reimbursement of travel expenses.
operational / surgical
'operativ' and 'administrativ' both often appear in organizations, companies, or public authorities. But they mean different kinds of work. 'operativ' refers to practical work in ongoing day-to-day business, that is, implementation, processes, and concrete tasks. 'administrativ' refers to administration and organization, for example forms, appointments, files, or internal processes. They can be confused because neither belongs to big-picture strategy. The difference is: 'operativ' is practical execution, while 'administrativ' is the administration around it.
Für die neue Stelle braucht Mehmet auch administrative Erfahrung.
For the new position, Mehmet also needs administrative experience.
Sie arbeitet operativ im Kundenservice und beantwortet jeden Tag viele Anfragen.
She works operationally in customer service and answers many inquiries every day.