superintendent

6 definitions • 8 examples

a person who is in charge of work done in a particular department, office, etc., or who is responsible for keeping a building or place in good condition:

In the US, a school superintendent is in charge of the schools in a particular area.

We asked the superintendent (also US informal super) to fix the broken window in our apartment.

a British police officer of high rank

a person who is in charge of work done and who manages the employees in a particular office, department, or area:

She was appointed superintendent of schools in Tacoma, Washington.

a person in charge of keeping a building in good condition:

Ask the superintendent to check the boiler – we’re not getting any hot water.

in the US, someone in charge of a government department or official activity or process, who makes sure that rules and laws are obeyed:

superintendent of sth She is currently serving as superintendent of the Kansas City School District.

assistant/associate/deputy superintendent

a state/school/building superintendent

in the UK, a police officer who has a high rank:

a police superintendent