superintendent

[ soo-per-in-ten-duhnt, soo-prin- ]

noun

1. a person who oversees or directs some work, enterprise, establishment, organization, district, etc.; supervisor.
2. a person who is in charge of maintenance and repairs of an apartment house; custodian.
3. a high-ranking police officer, especially a chief of police or an officer ranking next above an inspector.

adjective

1. superintending.

superintendent

/ ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt; ˌsuːprɪn- /

noun

1. a person who directs and manages an organization, office, etc
2. (in Britain) a senior police officer higher in rank than an inspector but lower than a chief superintendent
3. (in the US) the head of a police department
4. a caretaker, esp of a block of apartments

adjective

1. of or relating to supervision; superintending

Word History and Origins

Origin of superintendent¹

1545–55; < Medieval Latin superintendent- (stem of superintendēns ), present participle of superintendere to superintend; -ent

Word History and Origins

Origin of superintendent¹

C16: from Church Latin superintendens overseeing

Example Sentences

“Superintendent Carvalho and Los Angeles Unified District leadership are dedicated to not only supporting rigorous programs in our schools but also growing them within each region, while adhering to all legal requirements,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times

Beverly Hills Unified School District Superintendent Michael Bregy said the decision was made to foster a safe, supportive environment for students.

From Los Angeles Times

“Did it make you feel uncomfortable?,” asks the vehicle’s driver Dwane Pallentine, a production superintendent.

From BBC

Then a detective superintendent in the murder squad, Tony was based in Bradford where it was not too unusual for teenagers to disappear overnight before re-emerging the next day.

From BBC

Members also hire and evaluate the superintendent.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• administrator
• chief
• controller
• curator
• custodian
• director
• inspector
• manager
• supervisor