Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.
SUPERINTENDENT
overseer, superintendent
(noun) a person who directs and manages an organization
superintendent, super
(noun) a caretaker for an apartment house; represents the owner as janitor and rent collector
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
superintendent (plural superintendents)
A person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something.
(Commonwealth) A police rank used in Commonwealth countries, ranking above chief inspector, and below chief superintendent.
The manager of a building, usually a communal residence, who is responsible for keeping the facilities functional and often collecting rent or similar payments, either as also the building's landlord or on behalf of same. Often abbreviated "super".
The head of a Sunday school.
In some Protestant churches, a clergyman having the oversight of the clergy of a district.
(chiefly, US) A janitor.
Synonyms
• manager
• foreman
• chief, head, head man
• controller, comptroller
• overseer
• supervisor
Adjective
superintendent (not comparable)
Overseeing; superintending.
Source: Wiktionary
Su`per*in*tend"ent, a. Etym: [L. superintendens, p.pr. See Superintend.]
Definition: Overseeing; superintending.
Su`per*in*tend"ent, n. Etym: [Cf. OF. superintendant, F. surintendant. Cf. Surintendant.]
Definition: 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: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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