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plural superintendents
A person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something. examples
(Commonwealth) A police rank used in Commonwealth countries, ranking above chief inspector, and below chief superintendent. quotations examples
“No, don't,” replied the superintendent; “in fact, I'd rather you made yourself conspicuous elsewhere. Go down to the landing stage and cross to New Brighton or Wallasey—doesn't matter which—and come back. No doubt you will be seen, and reported to have gone across.”
1928, Lawrence R. Bourne, chapter 7, in Well Tackled!
The manager of a building, usually a communal residence, who is responsible for keeping the facilities functional and often collecting rent or similar payments, either as also the building's landlord or on behalf of same. Often abbreviated "super". examples
The head of a Sunday school. examples
In some Protestant churches, a clergyman having the oversight of the clergy of a district. examples
(chiefly US) A janitor. examples
not comparable
Overseeing; superintending. examples