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noun /ˌsjuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt,ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

a) A person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something.

b) A police rank used in Commonwealth countries, ranking above chief inspector, and below chief superintendent

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

See Also: superintend, superintendency