sysadmin
|sys-ad-min|
/ˈsɪsˌæd.mɪn/
system manager
Etymology
'sysadmin' originates from the English words 'system' and 'administrator', where 'system' refers to a set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole, and 'administrator' refers to a person responsible for running a business, organization, etc.
'system administrator' was shortened to 'sysadmin' in the tech industry for convenience and brevity.
Initially, it meant 'a person who administers a system', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, especially multi-user computers, such as servers.
The sysadmin was called to fix the server issue.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/08 16:21