su·per·in·ten·dent
ˌsü-p(ə-)rin-ˈten-dənt 
ˌsü-pərn-
: one who has executive oversight and charge
: having executive oversight and charge of something : of, relating to, or being a superintendent
superintendent [=supervising] powers
a superintendent officer
The wedding will take place three days after our return to England, by special license, at the office of the district superintendent registrar, in the presence of my solicitor and his clerk, who, like his clients, will be in ordinary walking dress.—
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Noun
the office of the superintendent of parks issues camping permits
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Chris Papst, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
Just before Christmas, the organization also held a virtual training session with 29 superintendents about how to prepare for any immigration raids or deportations that affect their student populations.
—Didi Martinez, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025
Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2024
The superintendent race will be a close one, and a new leader is guaranteed.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Trump could embolden their plans Century High School wins inaugural superintendent’s cup for Carroll fall sports
Carroll career center fashion show presents student work in high-energy live display
Juvenile court records in Maryland are not public.
—Chris Papst, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
Just before Christmas, the organization also held a virtual training session with 29 superintendents about how to prepare for any immigration raids or deportations that affect their student populations.
—Didi Martinez, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Lebanon Special School District, located in Wilson County with around 4,000 students, ranked last with a superintendent salary of roughly $57,000.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2024
The superintendent race will be a close one, and a new leader is guaranteed.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Superintendent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superintendent. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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superintendent
noun
su·per·in·ten·dent
ˌsü-p(ə-)rin-ˈten-dənt
ˌsü-pərn-
: a person who directs, manages, or maintains something
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