1. giving or applying something, especially medicine or treatment
Usage: present participle of administer
2. managing or directing the affairs of an organization or system
Usage: present participle of administer
3. conducting or supervising a test, oath, or formal procedure
Usage: present participle of administer

Examples

• The nurse is administering medication to the patient.
• She spent years administering the charity organization.
• The teacher is administering the final exam today.
• The doctor is administering first aid to the injured hiker.
• He has experience administering large government programs.
• The principal is administering the oath to new student council members.
• The pharmacist is carefully administering the prescribed dosage.