superintendent
superintendent Lexical Profile
superintendent Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person who manages, directs, or is in charge of an organization, department, public school district, or institution.
"The school district superintendent announced that classes would resume on Monday following the renovation."
North American A resident employee responsible for the maintenance, repairs, and day-to-day upkeep of an apartment or office building.
"When the radiator started leaking, we called the building superintendent to come fix the valve."
British A senior police officer ranking above a chief inspector and below a chief superintendent.
"The police superintendent held a press conference to update the public on the ongoing investigation."
• adjective
Having the authority or responsibility to oversee, direct, or manage an organization, institution, or operation.
"The board granted superintendent authority to the chief engineer during the emergency repairs."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 16th century from Late Latin 'superintendentem' (overseeing), the present participle of 'superintendere' (to oversee or attend to), formed from 'super-' (over) and 'intendere' (to direct one's attention).