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Micromanage
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Meaning
Verb
●
To
manage
,
direct
, or control a person, group, or system to an
unnecessary
level of
detail
or precision.
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Origin
micromanage
English
manage
English
manege
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
micro
English
Sourced from
Etym
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Centralize
Oversee
Administrate
Monopolize
Automate
Scrutinize
Control
Delegate
Regulate
Mismanage
Accept
Handle
Ignore
Reorganize
Multitask
Overlook
Criticize
Guide
Support
Reprimand
Execute
Interrupt
Approach
Direct
Underestimate
Alter
Monitor
Outsource
Treat
Trust
Annoy
Motivate
Overplan
Disobey
Optimize
Punish
Manage
Optimise
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Dumb Down
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