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third-person singular simple present micromanages, present participle micromanaging, simple past and past participle micromanaged
To manage, direct, or control a person, group, or system to an unnecessary level of detail or precision. quotations examples
As GBR is intended to operate at arm's length from government while also being responsible for implementing a 30-year strategy, it is hoped that the industry will be less micro-managed by ministers and officials at both the DfT and within the Treasury.
2022 November 30, Cara Murphy, “A new mindset for GBR”, in RAIL, number 971, page 44