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a person who manages or directs something
  • the office of the superintendent of parks issues camping permits

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The first known use of superintendent was in 1554

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“Superintendent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superintendent. Accessed 27 Nov. 2021.

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