noun ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

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

Antonyms

All antonyms

macromanagement

Example

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

Etymology

From micro- + management.

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