Su`per*in*tend"ent (?), n. [Cf. OF.
superintendant, F. surintendant. Cf. Surintendant.]
One who has the oversight and charge of
some place, institution, or organization, affairs, etc., with the power of direction; as, the superintendent
of an almshouse; the superintendent of public works.
Syn. -- Inspector; overseer; manager; director; curator; supervisor.
Su`per*in*tend"ent (?), a. [L. superintendens,
p. pr. See Superintend.]
Overseeing;
superintending.
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