managerial UK /ˌmænɪˈd͡ʒɪəɹi.əl/US /ˌmænəˈd͡ʒɪɹi.əl/ adjective1 •Of or relating to a manager or management; involving management-like duties.Annesley, at all events, saw an important-looking gentleman with a managerial air. He listened gravely and patiently to his visitor's recital and then struck a desk-bell. — 1927 formsmore managerial · most managerial