su·per·in·ten·dent
ˌsü-p(ə-)rin-ˈten-dənt 
ˌsü-pərn-
: one who has executive oversight and charge
: having executive oversight and charge of something : of, relating to, or being a superintendent
superintendent [=supervising] powers
a superintendent officer
The wedding will take place three days after our return to England, by special license, at the office of the district superintendent registrar, in the presence of my solicitor and his clerk, who, like his clients, will be in ordinary walking dress.—
George Bernard Shaw
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Noun
the office of the superintendent of parks issues camping permits
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Donations under $5,000 without disbursement conditions may be accepted by the superintendent or the executive director of community partnerships & engagement.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
Martin’s current superintendent contract spans from Jan. 20 of this year to June 30, 2028.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The seven trustees oversee the superintendent and manage the district with a $524 million budget.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Donations under $5,000 without disbursement conditions may be accepted by the superintendent or the executive director of community partnerships & engagement.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Though the superintendent race hasn’t received the same kind of national attention the state’s Supreme Court race has, the election has become a focus within the state, particularly because of Underly’s decision last year to change the way its students are assessed.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
Martin’s current superintendent contract spans from Jan. 20 of this year to June 30, 2028.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Superintendent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superintendent. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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superintendent
noun
su·per·in·ten·dent
ˌsü-p(ə-)rin-ˈten-dənt
ˌsü-pərn-
: a person who directs, manages, or maintains something
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