micromanage

mi·cro·man·age

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-kroh-man-ij]
- /ˈmaɪ kroʊˌmæn ɪdʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-kroh-man-ij]
- /ˈmaɪ kroʊˌmæn ɪdʒ/

Definitions of micromanage word

verb with object micromanage to manage or control with excessive attention to minor details. 1
noun micromanage Control every part, however small, of (an enterprise or activity). 1
verb micromanage to control (a business or project) with excessive attention to minor details 0
verb transitive micromanage to manage or control very closely, as by making decisions about even the smallest details, often so as to be regarded as acting inefficiently or counterproductively 0

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Origin of micromanage

First appearance:

before 1985

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1985-90

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Parts of speech for Micromanage

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Micromanage

micromanage popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for micromanage

verb micromanage

interfere — to come into opposition, as one thing with another, especially with the effect of hampering action or procedure (often followed by with): Constant distractions interfere with work.
intervene — to come between disputing people, groups, etc.; intercede; mediate.
nitpick — to be excessively concerned with or critical of inconsequential details.
control — Control of an organization, place, or system is the power to make all the important decisions about the way that it is run.
meddle — to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly: Stop meddling in my personal life!

All 5 Synonyms of micromanage