superuser

[US]/[ˌsuːpə(ː)ˈjuːzə(ː)]/
[UK]/[ˌsuːpərˈjuːzər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A user who has privileged access to a computer system or network.; A person with extensive access and control over a system.; A user with administrative privileges.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

superuser access

become superuser

superuser account

superuser privileges

superuser role

acting as superuser

superuser status

superuser rights

superuser login

superuser mode

Example Sentences

the superuser account has full administrative privileges.

only a superuser can install system software.

resetting the password requires superuser access.

the system administrator is the superuser of this server.

be careful when logged in as a superuser.

the superuser role is highly sensitive.

granting superuser permissions is a security risk.

the command requires superuser privileges to execute.

a compromised superuser account can be disastrous.

the superuser must regularly review system logs.

escalating privileges to superuser is sometimes necessary.

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