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Superintendent

/ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ · noun

Meaning

A person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something.
  2. (Commonwealth, law enforcement) A police officer rank, positioned above chief inspector, and below chief superintendent.
  3. The manager of a building, usually a communal residence, who is responsible for keeping the facilities functional and often collecting rent or similar payments, either as also the building's landlord or on behalf of same.
  4. The head of a Sunday school.
  5. In some Protestant churches, a clergyman having the oversight of the clergy of a district.
  6. (chiefly US) A janitor.
  7. Overseeing; superintending.

Example Sentences

“No, don't,” replied the superintendent; “in fact, I'd rather you made yourself conspicuous elsewhere. Go down to the landing stage and cross to New Brighton or Wallasey—doesn't matter which—and come back. No doubt you will be seen, and reported to have gone across.”

Synonyms for superintendent

managerforemanchiefheadhead mancontrollercomptrolleroverseersupervisorsuper

Antonyms for superintendent

Related Words

overseersupersuperintendencysuperintendantsuperintendencesupervisorysupervisionsupervisormanagersuperviseregistrarcommissionerinvigilatorforemandirector-generalheadmasterchiefstewardmanagementmonitor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does superintendent mean?

Superintendent means A person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something..

What is a synonym for superintendent?

Common synonyms include manager, foreman, chief, head.

What is the opposite of superintendent?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use superintendent in a sentence?

“No, don't,” replied the superintendent; “in fact, I'd rather you made yourself conspicuous elsewhere. Go down to the landing stage and cross to New Brighton or Wallasey—doesn't matter which—and come back. No doubt you will be seen, and reported to have gone across.”

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