Superintendent
/ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual appointed to oversee and manage operations, often in education or construction.
The superintendent of the school district approved the new curriculum.
- (n.) A person responsible for the supervision of a building or property.
The building superintendent scheduled repairs for the elevator.
Forms
- superintendents
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Commentary
Use 'superintendent' primarily to denote a supervisory role with authoritative responsibility, especially in institutional or property management contexts.
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