self-managing

self-man·age

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Definitions of self-managing word

verb with object self-managing to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship: She managed to see the governor. How does she manage it on such a small income? 1
verb with object self-managing to take charge or care of: to manage my investments. 1
verb with object self-managing to dominate or influence (a person) by tact, flattery, or artifice: He manages the child with exemplary skill. 1
verb with object self-managing to handle, direct, govern, or control in action or use: She managed the boat efficiently. 1
verb with object self-managing to wield (a weapon, tool, etc.). 1
verb with object self-managing to handle or train (a horse) in the exercises of the manège. 1

before 1555

One of the 31% oldest English words

1555-65; earlier manege < Italian maneggiare to handle, train (horses), derivative of mano < Latin manus hand

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adjective

verb

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preposition

conjunction

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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