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micromanaging

/mɪkˈroʊmænɪdʒɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does micromanaging mean?

noun

The act of controlling or managing something in excessive detail, often to the point of being overly involved or interfering.

Example

"The manager's micromanaging style stifled creativity and innovation in the team."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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