superintendent

noun

ˌsü-p(ə-)rin-ˈten-dənt How to pronounce superintendent (audio)
Definition of superintendentnext
as in manager
a person who manages or directs something the office of the superintendent of parks issues camping permits

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Recent Examples of superintendent Then he was promoted to administrative director of the South Region, and later as region superintendent in 2022. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 At the May 14 special meeting, the trustees appointed a new superintendent, Don Austin. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 21 July 2026 The superintendent served as master of ceremonies, with performers weaving around him, cameos by celebrities, and slide projections and film sequences appearing on cue to supplement his applause and laugh lines. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 The delays followed inclement weather in the region on Monday night, which also set back the immediate rescue efforts, according to police superintendent Sonam Doma Bhutia. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for superintendent
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  1. manager
  2. administrator
  3. executive
  4. director
  5. supervisor
Noun
  • The main lobby, often brimming with visiting wealth managers, business executives, and world leaders, was empty.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • However, the senior manager changed his mind after the two began working together.
    — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of manager
Noun
  • The change is targeted for May 31, 2027, a TSA employee in Tampa said they were told during a town hall Monday led by Adam Stahl, acting TSA deputy administrator.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • But there is also huge potential to drive efficiency for employers, many of whom currently have no choice but to appoint teams of administrators to manage all the HR tasks that would be done automatically in an office environment.
    — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of administrator
Noun
  • Several hospital executives, lawyers, and others have raised doubts about CPSC’s claimed authority.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • For modern executives, this means treating their brain and emotional world as non-negotiable operational assets.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of executive
Noun
  • Maloney currently works as the executive director of the Grandview Assistance Program and previously worked with Catholic Charities.
    — Nathan Pilling July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • Henry Gardner, the director of a body that oversees the Coliseum’s affairs, said Saturday that Oakland Roots SC had missed its deadline a day earlier to make good on a defaulted lease payment.
    — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
Definition of director
Noun
  • The office of county supervisor Kathryn Barger is aware of the complaints of Toluca Lake residents.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
  • Recruitment is already underway for character modelers, set and prop modelers, look-development artists and supervisors, among other high-skilled positions.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of supervisor

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