HyperDic: superintendent

English > 2 senses of the word superintendent:
NOUNperson superintendent, overseera person who directs and manages an organization
person superintendent, supera caretaker for an apartment house
superintendent > pronunciation
Soundssuw.perahnteh'ndahnt; suw.perihnteh'ndahnt
Rhymesabandonment ... wonderment: 671 rhymes with ahnt...
English > superintendent: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA person who directs and manages an organization.
Synonymoverseer
NarrowerramrodA harshly demanding overseer
school superintendentThe superintendent of a school system
BroadersupervisorOne who supervises or has charge and direction of
Spanishcapataz, director, inspector, mayoral, superintendente, supervisor
Catalanmajoral, superintendent
Verbssuperintendwatch and direct
English > superintendent: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA caretaker for an apartment house; represents the owner as janitor and rent collector.
Synonymsuper
BroadercaretakerA custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)
Spanishadministrador, portero, supervisor, vigilante
Catalanadministrador, supervisor

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