Meaning & use
micromanage
To control or oversee every small detail of someone's work, often excessively.
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The new supervisor tends to micromanage even the simplest daily tasks.
Employees grew frustrated when their manager began to micromanage their weekly schedules.
A note on using this word
Micromanage carries a negative connotation, implying a lack of trust in others to work independently.
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