micromanage
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/ˈmaɪkroʊˌmænɪdʒ/
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/ˈmaɪkrəʊˌmænɪdʒ/
excessive control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'micromanage' originates from the combination of 'micro-' meaning 'small' and 'manage' meaning 'to control or direct'.
Historical Evolution
'micromanage' was formed in the 20th century by combining 'micro-' with 'manage'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to manage in small details', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45