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Meaning of micromanage | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To manage, direct, or control a person, group, or system to an unnecessary level of detail or precision.

ambitransitive

Examples

“The employees complained that their boss was micromanaging when she insisted that they account for their time in fifteen-minute intervals.”
“As GBR is intended to operate at arm's length from government while also being responsible for implementing a 30-year strategy, it is hoped that the industry will be less micro-managed by ministers and officials at both the DfT and within the Treasury.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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