Superintendent: meaning, definitions and examples

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superintendent

 

[ หŒsuหpษ™rหˆษชntษ™ndษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

school administration

A superintendent is a person who manages or superintends an organization or activity, especially a school district. They are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, making decisions on policies, and ensuring the educational goals are met.

Synonyms

administrator, chief, director

Examples of usage

  • The superintendent of the school district announced new initiatives to improve student achievement.
  • The role of the superintendent is crucial in shaping the direction of the education system.
  • The school board appointed a new superintendent to lead the district.
  • The superintendent works closely with principals to ensure effective leadership in schools.
  • Parents had the opportunity to meet with the superintendent to discuss concerns.
Context #2 | Noun

building management

In the context of building management, a superintendent is a person who is in charge of maintaining and supervising the upkeep of a building or property. They oversee repairs, handle tenant issues, and ensure the building is well-maintained.

Synonyms

caretaker, custodian, janitor

Examples of usage

  • The building superintendent is responsible for responding to maintenance requests.
  • Our superintendent takes care of all the repairs and maintenance in the building.
  • The superintendent ensures that the building meets safety regulations.
  • If you have any issues with your apartment, please contact the superintendent.
  • The superintendent keeps the building clean and well-maintained.

Translations

Translations of the word "superintendent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น superintendente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเฅเคฏเคตเฅ‡เค•เฅเคทเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aufseher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengawas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะณะปัะดะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nadzorca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›ฃ็ฃ่€… (ใ‹ใ‚“ใจใใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท surveillant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ superintendente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผfettiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ๋…๊ด€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุดุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dozor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dozornรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›‘็ฃ (jiฤndลซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nadzornik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eftirlitsmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะดะฐา“ะฐะปะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ—แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒงแƒฃแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™zarษ™tรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ superintendente

Etymology

The word 'superintendent' originated from the Latin word 'superintendere', which means 'to oversee'. It first appeared in English in the 15th century. Initially used in military contexts, the term later expanded to include various administrative roles. Over time, 'superintendent' became commonly associated with overseeing schools and buildings.

See also: intend, intended, intending, intentionally, intentioned, unintended, unintentionally.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,764, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.