Meaning & use

administrator

noun·Everyday

A person responsible for managing the daily operations and affairs of an organization, business, or estate.

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The new administrator reorganized the school's scheduling system within her first month.

As administrator of the estate, he had to settle debts before distributing any inheritance.

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In technology, 'administrator' also refers to a user with special permissions to manage a computer system or network.

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