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Superintendent (Noun)

A person who directs and manages an organization.

Nouns denoting people.

The school superintendent was responsible for overseeing the district's budget and curriculum.
As the park superintendent, she was in charge of maintaining the trails and facilities.
The police superintendent was tasked with reducing crime rates in the city.
The museum superintendent was responsible for acquiring new exhibits and managing the staff.
The hospital superintendent worked closely with the medical staff to improve patient care.

A caretaker for an apartment house; represents the owner as janitor and rent collector.

Nouns denoting people.

The superintendent was always prompt to fix any problems that arose in the building, earning him a reputation as reliable and trustworthy.
She lived in a rent-controlled apartment, but still had to pay a fee to the superintendent each month to cover the costs of repairs and maintenance.
After complaining to the superintendent about the noisy neighbor, he came to her apartment and resolved the issue within hours.
When she lost her job and fell behind on rent, the superintendent was sympathetic but firm, reminding her of the penalties for late payment.
As she was moving out of the apartment, the superintendent stopped by to inspect the place and return her security deposit.