Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • transitive verb To direct or control in a detailed, often meddlesome manner.

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  • verb To manage, direct, or control a person, group, or system to an unnecessary level of detail or precision.

Etymologies

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micro +‎ manage

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