micromanaging
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/ˈmaɪkroʊˌmænɪdʒɪŋ/
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/ˈmaɪkrəʊˌmænɪdʒɪŋ/
(micromanage)
excessive control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'micromanage' originates from the combination of 'micro-' meaning 'small' and 'manage' from Latin 'manus' meaning 'hand'.
Historical Evolution
'micromanage' evolved from the concept of managing small details, becoming a recognized term in modern business language.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to manage small details', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'overseeing every small detail'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41