Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

admin

/ˈædˌmɪn/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.92 in modern English

Syllables
ad-min
IPA
/ˈædˌmɪn/
8
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Administration, or administrative work.

Informal; Uncountable

noun

An administration (a body that administers; the executive part of government).

Countable; Informal

noun

The administrative or managerial body of a company or other organization.

Informal; Uncountable

noun

An administrator (one who administers affairs).

Countable; Informal

noun

A systems administrator (one who maintains a computer system or network).

Countable; Informal

noun

A user of a discussion forum, website, etc. with privileges allowing them to control or restrict the activity of other users.

Countable; Informal

verb

To serve as an administrator for or of.

Informal; Transitive verb

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Questions

How do you pronounce admin?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈædˌmɪn/.
What does admin mean?
Administration, or administrative work.
Where does admin come from?
Clipping of administrator or administration.

How to pronounce admin

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