superintendent

Meanings

• noun

  A person who manages and oversees the operations of a school district or other large organization.

  - "The superintendent of schools is responsible for hiring and firing teachers."
  - "The superintendent of the construction site ensured that all safety protocols were followed."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

chief , head , head man , comptroller , controller , foreman , manager , overseer , supervisor

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with superintendent
dependent , intendent , extendent

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Variants

List of all variants of superintendent that leads to same result
superintendent , superintendents , sidewalk superintendent , sidewalk superintendents

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Etymology

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The word 'superintendent' comes from the Latin 'superintendere', meaning 'to look over, to oversee'.

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Trivia

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1. The first female superintendent of schools in the United States was Ellen Swallow Richards, who was appointed in 1872.

2. In the United Kingdom, the term 'superintendent' is used to refer to a police officer with the rank of inspector or above.

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Related Concepts

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1. principal: Both 'superintendent' and 'principal' are educational titles, but 'superintendent' refers to the head of a school district, while 'principal' refers to the head of a specific school.

2. manager: A 'superintendent' is a type of manager, responsible for overseeing the operations of an organization.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'superintendent' has been used to refer to a character in various works, including 'The Superintendent' by Jules Verne and 'The Superintendent' by John Buchan.

How to Memorize "superintendent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a suit and standing in front of a large organization chart, overseeing the operations of the organization.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'superintendent' with the idea of oversight and management.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Super Intends Over Site' to remember the meaning of 'superintendent'.

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