What does "micromanagement" mean?

The direct management of a project, etc. to an excessive degree, with too much attention to detail and insufficient delegation.

What is a synonym for "micromanagement"?

Common synonyms include: bossing, helicoptering, henpecking, total control.

noun

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Noun

1
The direct management of a project, etc. to an excessive degree, with too much attention to detail and insufficient delegation. uncountable
2
The management of short-term or small-scale aspects of a strategy game. uncountable

"It's a turn-based and squad-level tactical war game that requires a lot of micromanagement."

From micro- + management.

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