Noun: administrator ad'mi-ni,strey-tu(r)
- Someone who administers a business
"As the primary administrator, the CEO had the final say on the company's strategic direction";
- decision maker
- The party appointed by a probate court to distribute the estate of someone who dies without a will or without naming an executor
"The court-appointed administrator ensured the fair distribution of the deceased's assets"
- Someone who manages a government agency or department
"The new administrator implemented several reforms to improve efficiency";
- executive
- Someone one who is responsible for maintenance of a computer or network
"The system administrator quickly resolved the server issue"
Derived forms: administrators
Type of: chief, fiduciary, head, top dog [informal]
Encyclopedia: Administrator, Transvaal v Theletsane