Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Superintendent \Su`per*in*tend"ent\, a. [L. superintendens, p.
   pr. See {Superintend}.]
   Overseeing; superintending.

Superintendent \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.

Source : WordNet®

superintendent
     n 1: a person who directs and manages an organization [syn: {overseer}]
     2: a caretaker for an apartment house; represents the owner as
        janitor and rent collector [syn: {super}]