administrator

/ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/
nounIntermediate
💼Business
formal

A person responsible for managing and overseeing the operations, systems, or resources of an organization, institution, or system.

The system administrator ensures that all servers are running smoothly.

The IT administrator manages the company's network infrastructure.

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In business and IT contexts, this role often involves technical oversight.

💻Technology
technical

A person who manages a database or computer system, ensuring its proper functioning and security.

The database administrator optimized the query performance.

The network administrator configured the firewall settings.

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In IT, this role may specialize in areas like databases, networks, or systems.

Collocations

system administratorA person who manages computer systems.database administratorA person who manages databases.network administratorA person who manages network infrastructure.

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Related Phrases

adminphrase
Short for administrator, often used in IT contexts.

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The meaning of 'administrator' varies by field—clarify the context when using it.

Gold Rule

Formal Usage

Use 'administrator' in formal or professional settings, not casual conversation.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'administrator,' meaning 'one who manages,' derived from 'administrare' (to manage).

📝Usage Notes

The term is often used in formal or professional contexts, particularly in IT and business.

Word Breakdown

admin
Short for administration or administrator.
root
+
-istrator
Suffix indicating a person who performs the action (from Latin 'administrare').
suffix
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