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administrator
/ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/
person who manages or oversees operations
The system administrator ensures all servers run smoothly.
An administrator manages technical infrastructure.
Business
formal
A person responsible for managing and overseeing operations, systems, or resources in an organization.
The school administrator handles student records and schedules.
An administrator manages organizational tasks.
Often used in business, education, and IT contexts.
Technology
technical
A person who manages computer systems, networks, or databases.
The database administrator ensures data integrity and security.
An IT administrator maintains technical systems.
Common in IT and cybersecurity roles.
formal
A government official responsible for public services or policies.
The city administrator oversees public infrastructure projects.
A government administrator manages public services.
Used in municipal or federal government contexts.
Collocations
system administratorIT professional managing computer systemsdatabase administratorexpert managing databasesnetwork administratorperson overseeing network operations
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Pro Tip
Professional Context
Use 'administrator' for formal roles, not casual ones.
Gold Rule
Formal Usage
Reserve 'administrator' for official or technical roles.
Word Origin
From Latin 'administrator', meaning 'one who dispenses or manages'.
Usage Notes
The term is formal and used in professional settings. Avoid in casual conversation.
Word Breakdown
admin
short for administration
root-istrator
one who manages
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