superintendent
ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt
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Definition of superintendent - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
supervisionperson authorized to supervise or manage something
  • The superintendent oversees the entire school district.
director manager overseer
2.
buildingUSmanager of a building responsible for maintenanceUS
  • The superintendent fixed the heating system promptly.
caretaker
3.
police rankTECH.UKpolice officer in charge of a department or divisionTECH.UK
  • The superintendent addressed the media about the ongoing investigation..
chief commander director
4.
church oversightDatedUKclergyman overseeing clergy in a districtDatedUK
  • The superintendent visited each parish annually.
administrator overseer
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Expressions with superintendent

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person who oversees schools in a district
The school superintendent visited the elementary school today.
senior police officer rank
The chief superintendent led the investigation into the high-profile case.
person who gives unsolicited advice to workers
The sidewalk superintendent kept telling the painters how to do their job.

Origin of superintendent

Latin, super (above) + intendere (to direct)

Terms with superintendent included in their meaning

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supn.
jobs
informal term for a superintendent
ASPabbr.
abr: Assistant Superintendent of Police
police officer below superintendent, helping lead a police area
Ch Suptabbr.
abr: Chief Superintendent
high-ranking police officer in charge of a large area
modern Greece
superintendent or curator in modern Greece
SPabbr.
abr: superintendent
person in charge of a building or organization
SSPabbr.
abr: senior superintendent
high-ranking police officer in charge of a department
supeabbr.
abr: superintendent
person in charge of a school or organization
public administration
superintendent's job, or territory under their control

Examples of superintendent in a sentence

  • She met with the superintendent to discuss the park's maintenance.
  • The superintendent organized the annual building inspection.
  • Residents can contact the superintendent for repairs.
  • The superintendent reviewed the case files.
  • A new superintendent was appointed to the division.
  • The superintendent organized a meeting with all the clergy.

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  1. French:directeur, gardien, ...
  2. German:Aufseher, Hausmeister, ...
  3. Italian:supervisore, custode, ...
  4. Spanish:superintendente, encargado, ...
  5. Portuguese:superintendente, zelador, ...
  6. Chinese:主管, 管理员, ...
  7. Japanese:監督者, 管理人, ...
  8. Arabic:مُشْرِف, مُدير, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְפַקֵּחַ, מְנַהֵל בִּנְיָן, ...
  10. Russian:руководитель, смотритель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:інспектор, керівник будівлі, ...
  12. Hindi:पर्यवेक्षक, भवन प्रबंधक, ...
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