C1noun 2K

Administrator

🇬🇧 UK /["/ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/"]/

Meaning of Administrator

a person whose job is to manage and organize the public or business affairs of a company or an institution, or a person who works in an office dealing with records, accounts, etc.

In simple words: A person who manages or directs an organization or system.

Administrator in a sentence

• Such organizational decisions are made by the hospital administrators.
• For an application form, please contact our administrator.
• He is known as a good manager and an efficient administrator.
• He worked for 20 years as an administrator for the National Savings bank.
• She was one of the most senior administrators of the exchange programme.
• If you are unable to access the site, contact your **system administrator**.

How to use Administrator

Commonly used in both formal and business contexts when referring to someone in charge of managing operations. Not typically used in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'admin' which sounds like 'administrator' — picture an admin sitting at a desk overseeing a busy office.

Related words

Collocations with Administrator

• system administrator
• network administrator
• administrative tasks
• administrative roles
• site administrator

Synonyms for Administrator

• manager
• director
• supervisor
• overseer
• executive

Opposites of Administrator

• follower
• subordinate

Common mistakes with Administrator

• Confused with 'administer', which means to manage or dispense.
• Using the term for roles that are not management-related.
• Incorrectly pluralizing the term as 'administrators' when referring to a single person.

Frequently asked questions about Administrator

What does Administrator mean?

A person who manages or directs an organization or system.

What is the definition of Administrator?

a person whose job is to manage and organize the public or business affairs of a company or an institution, or a person who works in an office dealing with records, accounts, etc.

How do you use Administrator in a sentence?

Such organizational decisions are made by the hospital administrators.

Can you give another example of Administrator?

For an application form, please contact our administrator.

What are synonyms for Administrator?

Common alternatives include manager, director, supervisor, overseer, executive.

What is the opposite of Administrator?

Opposite meanings include follower, subordinate.

What words go with Administrator?

It commonly pairs with system administrator, network administrator, administrative tasks, administrative roles, site administrator.

What are common mistakes when using Administrator?

Confused with 'administer', which means to manage or dispense. Using the term for roles that are not management-related. Incorrectly pluralizing the term as 'administrators' when referring to a single person.

How do you pronounce Administrator?

US: /["/ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/"]/, UK: /["/ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Administrator?

Commonly used in both formal and business contexts when referring to someone in charge of managing operations. Not typically used in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Administrator?

"Administrator" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.