What does administrator mean?

Definitions for administrator
ædˈmɪn əˌstreɪ tərad·min·is·tra·tor

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. administrator, decision makernoun

    someone who administers a business

  2. administratornoun

    the party appointed by a probate court to distribute the estate of someone who dies without a will or without naming an executor

  3. administrator, executivenoun

    someone who manages a government agency or department

Wiktionary

  1. administratornoun

    One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager

  2. administratornoun

    A person who manages or settles the estate of an intestate, or of a testator when there is no competent executor; one to whom the right of administration has been committed by competent authority

  3. administratornoun

    One who is responsible for software installation, management, information and maintenance of a computer or network

  4. Etymology: From administrator, literally "he that is near to attend".

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Administratornoun

    1.Is properly taken for him that has the goods of a man dying intestate, committed to his charge by the ordinary, and is accountable for the same, whenever it shall please the ordinary to call upon him thereunto. John Cowell

    Etymology: administrator, Lat.

    He was wonderfully diligent to enquire and observe what became of the king of Arragon, in holding the kingdom of Castille, and whether he did hold it in his own right, or as administrator to his daughter. Francis Bacon, Henry VII.

    I feel my conscience bound to remember the death of Christ, with some society of christians or other, since it is a most plain command; whether the person, who distributes these elements, be only an occasional or a settled administrator. Isaac Watts, Improvement of the Mind, p. i. c. 18.

    The residence of the prince, or chief administrator, of the civil power. Jonathan Swift, short View of Ireland.

ChatGPT

  1. administrator

    An administrator is a person who manages, directs, or oversees the operations and functions of a system, organization, institution or program. Their tasks may include managing employees or resources, planning and coordinating activities, implementing policies or strategies, ensuring goals or objectives are met, as well as handling general oversight in areas such as finance, communication, technology or human resources. The specific responsibilities and roles of an administrator can vary widely depending on the context or sector.

  2. administrator

    An administrator is a person responsible for managing, overseeing, and implementing activities, tasks, and operations within an organization or system. This role can encompass a wide range of duties, from managing financial records and setting policies to supervising staff and ensuring efficiency of system. Administrators can be found in various sectors such as business, education, healthcare, and information technology.

  3. administrator

    An administrator is a person who manages, organizes and supervises the operations, activities or affairs of an organization, institution or system. This role may include tasks such as planning and directing work tasks, implementing policies, coordinating and overseeing the work of staff, managing resources, and making decisions. Administrators can be found in a variety of settings including businesses, schools, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

  4. administrator

    An administrator is a person responsible for managing, organizing, overseeing, and implementing operations, tasks, or systems in an organization, institution, or business. These responsibilities may include managing employees, maintaining databases, supervising budgets, implementing policies, or any other tasks necessary for the smooth operation of the organization. The term can also refer to a person who manages and implements computer systems or networks.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Administratornoun

    one who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager

  2. Administratornoun

    a man who manages or settles the estate of an intestate, or of a testator when there is no competent executor; one to whom the right of administration has been committed by competent authority

  3. Etymology: [L.]

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  1. Nouns Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'administrator' in Nouns Frequency: #2331

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of administrator in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of administrator in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of administrator in a Sentence

  1. Governor Snyder:

    I have a really simple question, why didn't Administrator McCarthy just get on the phone and call me ?

  2. Barry Mehler:

    I stand before you today beholden to no human c -- sucker and working a paying f -- king union job and no limber d -- k of an administrator is going to tell me how to teach my classes because I'm a f -- king tenured professor.

  3. Jim Bridenstine:

    I'm the first NASA administrator that was not alive [for the moon landing], i don't have that memory.

  4. Howard University:

    We can confirm that Jesse Jackson was taken to the hospital by a university administrator and was later joined by Dr. Wayne Frederick. Our prayers are with the Jesse Jackson family.

  5. Deputy Assistant Administrator Cheryl Anderson:

    One thing we're sure is that the situation won't get better if Deputy Assistant Administrator Cheryl Anderson looks the other way. Left unaddressed, extremist violence in the region will likely spread elsewhere, affecting security and well-being of Deputy Assistant Administrator Cheryl Anderson economic partners and allies. That's why our efforts are vital.

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