administrator

[ ad-min-uh-strey-ter ]

noun

1. a person who manages or has a talent for managing.
2. Law. a person appointed by a court to take charge of the estate of a decedent, but not appointed in the decedent's will.
3. Also Informal, ad·min []. Computers.
   1. a person who manages and supports a computer system or network, as in a business or other organization: Compare system operator ( def ).

      the company’s system administrator;

      a database administrator.

   2. a person who determines the site policies, appoints moderators, and manages the technical operation of an internet message board or other interactive website:

      a forum administrator.

   3. a user account on a home computer accessible only by the user who manages the computer system. Compare root ¹( def 11b ).
   4. a user who has access to this user account.

administrator

/ ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtə /

noun

1. a person who administers the affairs of an organization, official body, etc
2. property law a person authorized to manage an estate, esp when the owner has died intestate or without having appointed executors
3. a person who manages a computer system

Derived Forms

• adˌminisˈtratrix, noun:feminine

Other Words From

• ad·min·is·tra·tor·ship noun
• pre·ad·min·is·tra·tor noun
• sub·ad·min·is·tra·tor noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of administrator¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Middle French administratour, from Latin administrātor, equivalent to administrā(re) “to assist, serve” ( administer ) + -tor -tor

Example Sentences

While the RFU says his salary is in line with other companies of a similar size, Sweeney remains one of the highest paid administrators in UK sport.

From BBC

Lee Zeldin, who Trump has nominated to become administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, also confirmed he was targeted, saying a "pipe bomb threat" was sent to his home with a “pro-Palestinian themed message”.

From BBC

Moore was based in Burbank, working as a senior copyright administrator.

From Los Angeles Times

The shortlist - based on performances from September 2023 to August 2024 - was selected by a large panel of experts involved in football around the world, including coaches, players, administrators and non-BBC journalists.

From BBC

Trump said Tuesday he would nominate Oz as administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

From Los Angeles Times

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