"managementese" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: management + -ese Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|management|ese}} management + -ese Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} managementese (uncountable)
  1. (often derogatory) The jargon used by management. Tags: derogatory, often, uncountable Categories (topical): Jargon

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