superuser
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- noun
- /ˈsuːpərˌjuːzər/
- Specialized
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superusuario
- Every other function should be primarily for the interested superusers or IT specialists.
Examples
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Now I'm the godlike superuser on the machine, and that previous owner's account is gone.
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System updates tend to require new superuser files, but here's the current file as of July 2012.
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As a superuser, I find it harder to do my job of editing venues.
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I am a superuser and a huge fan of Foursquare.
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I was not the root/superuser, so I couldn't manage other users, control updates, and so forth.
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Google Maps provides a lot of information using a very simple interface, which makes it easier for us superusers to edit/improve venues.
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As a superuser, I have the highest level of access and can manage all system settings.
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With my superuser privileges, I can install software and manage user accounts on the server.
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To fix the issue, we need to log in as a superuser to access the administrative controls.
Synonyms
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A person who manages and keeps a computer network working in a company or school
How Privileged
- Specialized
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- Jargon
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Superuser comes from super, meaning 'above' or 'more', and user, someone who uses a computer. So a superuser is a user 'above' others who has the highest access and can manage the whole system.