administrator

[ad-min-uh-strey-ter]

noun

1. a person who manages or has a talent for managing.

2. Law.,  a person appointed by a court to take charge of the estate of a decedent, but not appointed in the decedent's will.

3. Computers.,  Also admin

   1. a person who manages and supports a computer system or network, as in a business or other organization.

      the company’s system administrator;

      a database administrator.

   2. a person who determines the site policies, appoints moderators, and manages the technical operation of an internet message board or other interactive website.

      a forum administrator.

   3. a user account on a home computer accessible only by the user who manages the computer system.

   4. a user who has access to this user account.

administrator

/ ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtə /

noun

1. a person who administers the affairs of an organization, official body, etc

2. property law a person authorized to manage an estate, esp when the owner has died intestate or without having appointed executors

3. a person who manages a computer system

Other Word Forms

• administratrix noun
• administratorship noun
• preadministrator noun
• subadministrator noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of administrator¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Middle French administratour, from Latin administrātor, equivalent to administrā(re) “to assist, serve” ( administer ) + -tor -tor

Example Sentences

An accountancy administrator has been awarded more than £14,000 after an employment tribunal ruled the time she spent browsing sites such as Rightmove and Amazon was not "excessive".

From BBC

The company's administrators said retailers were facing "challenging times" with rising costs and fierce competition for consumer spending.

From BBC

As school administrators plan their next steps, conservatives are seizing the moment.

From Los Angeles Times

While declining to comment for this story, current athletic administrators have acknowledged the challenge of drawing fans in an increasingly crowded sports landscape that now includes two local NFL teams.

From Los Angeles Times

However, the government has also stepped up preparations for that scenario in recent weeks by placing consultancy firm FTI on standby as special administrators if necessary.

From BBC

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