superintendent

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌsjuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/ or /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular superintendent

Plural superintendents

1. (countable) A superintendent is someone who is authorized to supervise or direct something.
2. (countable & uncountable) (Commonwealth) Superintendent is a police rank used in Commonwealth countries.