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Superintendent

Superintendent Meaning & Definition
Superintendent Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Superintendent?

[n] a person who directs and manages an organization
[n] a caretaker for an apartment house; represents the owner as janitor and rent collector

Synonyms | Synonyms for Superintendent: overseer | super

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See Also | caretaker | ramrod | school superintendent | supervisor

Superintendent In Webster's Dictionary

\Su`per*in*tend"ent\, a. [L. superintendens, p. pr. See {Superintend}.] Overseeing; superintending.
\Su`per*in*tend"ent\, n. [Cf. OF. superintendant, F. surintendant. Cf. {Surintendant}.] One who has the oversight and charge of some place, institution, or organization, affairs, etc., with the power of direction; as, the superintendent of an almshouse; the superintendent of public works. Syn: Inspector; overseer; manager; director; curator; supervisor.

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