Cool MateAdministrator
UK /["/ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtə(r)/"]/US /["/ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/"]/
Definition
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.
Examples
- 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**.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- system administrator
- network administrator
- administrative tasks
- administrative roles
- site administrator
Synonyms
- manager
- director
- supervisor
- overseer
- executive
Antonyms
- follower
- subordinate
Common mistakes
- 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.