How do the suffx ing alters meaning in administering?

The suffix "-ing" in "administering" changes the word from a noun ("administration") to a present participle, which indicates an action in progress.

Here's a breakdown:

* Administer (verb): To manage or oversee.

* Administration (noun): The act of managing or overseeing; a group of people who manage something.

* Administering (present participle): The act of managing or overseeing in progress.

Here are some examples:

* "The administration is responsible for running the city." (noun)

* "The doctor is administering the medication to the patient." (present participle)

In essence, "-ing" turns the noun "administration" into a verb form that describes the ongoing process of managing or overseeing.