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English word origin

Etymology of sysop

Blend of system + operator.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

To work as a sysop. · To grant someone sysop privileges.

noun

A system operator, especially someone who administers an online communications system or bulletin board. · An administrator on a wiki.

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Blend of system + operator.

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