Administer or administrate

[rmoore]

Dear All,

Although administer and administrate have the same meaning, are there any differences in usage, in particular with regards to administration of a computer system?

Many thanks,

Richard.

[Casiopea]

Welcome, rmoore.

administer means to organize or put into effect, whereas administrate means to manage the affairs of an organization or company.

[rmoore]

Many thanks, this explains it perfectly.

[Casiopea]

You're most welcome, rmoore.