su·per·in·ten·dent
ˌsü-p(ə-)rin-ˈten-dənt 
ˌsü-pərn-
: one who has executive oversight and charge
: having executive oversight and charge of something : of, relating to, or being a superintendent
superintendent [=supervising] powers
a superintendent officer
The wedding will take place three days after our return to England, by special license, at the office of the district superintendent registrar, in the presence of my solicitor and his clerk, who, like his clients, will be in ordinary walking dress.—
George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard ShawExamples of superintendent in a Sentence
Noun
the office of the superintendent of parks issues camping permits
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Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The standard for the superintendent should be no different.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Keller’s school board identified Cory Wilson as the lone finalist for the superintendent job on June 5.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2025
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Noun
The board plans to hire a recruiting firm to search for a permanent superintendent, Archer said.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The standard for the superintendent should be no different.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
Adjective
Two superintendent finalists, Ben Shuldiner and Brian Yearwood, participated in public forums to discuss their priorities for Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS).
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Keller’s school board identified Cory Wilson as the lone finalist for the superintendent job on June 5.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2025
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“Superintendent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superintendent. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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superintendent
noun
su·per·in·ten·dent
ˌsü-p(ə-)rin-ˈten-dənt
ˌsü-pərn-
: a person who directs, manages, or maintains something
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