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administrator
CEFRC1
/ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹeɪ.tə/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
A person who manages an organization, system, or process.
- 02
noun
Extra detailA person who manages or settles the estate of an intestate, or of a testator when there is no competent executor; one to whom the right of administration has been committed by competent authority
Examples
Not an anna in hand, but call me administrator nonetheless.
With Windows OS systems 'administrator account' corresponds to 'root'.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 4
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 2
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsOne who is responsible for software installation, management, information and maintenance of a computer or network.
One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager.
More examples
In contextYou will receive a confirmation email after your account has been activated by an administrator.
For quotations using this term, see Citations:administrator.
Amy Gleason is the acting administrator of the US DOGE Service, the agency that houses the temporary Department of Government Efficiency, a White House official told CNN on Tuesday.
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Origin
noun
Borrowed from Latin administrātor (literally “he that is near to attend”). Doublet of administrador.