Admin

Definition

Short for "administrator"; a person responsible for the technical management of a system or network.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

• IPA Pronunciation:
• American: /ˈæd.mɪn/
• British: /ˈad.mɪn/
• Respelling:
• American: AD-min
• British: AD-min

Etymology

The word "admin" is derived from the longer term "administrator", which originates from the Latin "administrare" meaning 'to serve or manage'.

Derivatives

• Administer
• Administration
• Administered
• Administering
• Adminship

Synonyms

• Manager
• Supervisor
• Moderator

Antonyms

• User
• Subscriber
• Member

Usage

• "Contact the admin if you encounter any technical issues."
• "The website's admin panel allows you to manage user permissions."

Related Terms

• Root
• Sysadmin (System Administrator)
• Mod (Moderator)
• Backend
• Control Panel

Detailed Definition

Noun:

• A person responsible for the technical management of an online platform, network, or system.
• Example: "As an admin of the forum, he had the authority to ban users."
• A shortened term for administrative duties or tasks.
• Example: "She was responsible for the admin of the office, ensuring bills were paid on time."

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The term "admin" is colloquially used in both digital and organizational environments. In tech, it often refers to someone with enhanced privileges on a platform or system. In more traditional settings, it can denote administrative tasks or roles within a company or group.

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