He had great managements with ecclesiastics.
Addison.
3. Judicious use of means to accomplish an end; conduct directed by art
or address; skillful treatment; cunning practice; -- often in a bad
sense.
Mark with what management their tribes divide Some stick to you,
and some to t'other side.
Dryden.
4. The collective body of those who manage or direct any enterprise or
interest; the board of managers.
Syn. -- Conduct; administration; government; direction; guidance; care;
charge; contrivance; intrigue.
Man"a*ger (?), n. 1. One who manages; a conductor or director; as, the
manager of a theater.
A skillful manager of the rabble.
South.
2. A person who conducts business or household affairs with economy and
frugality; a good economist.
A prince of great aspiring thoughts; in the main, a manager of his
treasure.
Sir W. Temple.