copotor
A person who jointly oversees, manages, or facilitates a specific technical protocol or organizational process alongside another. It typically refers to a secondary but essential administrator in high-level logistical or experimental settings.
Examples
3 of 5The lead scientist appointed a copotor to help manage the complex data streams during the experiment.
The lead scientist appointed a copotor to help manage the complex data streams during the experiment.
In this business model, the copotor handles regional logistics while the director focuses on global strategy.
In this business model, the copotor handles regional logistics while the director focuses on global strategy.
If you are going to run the community event, you’ll need a reliable copotor to handle the scheduling.
If you are going to run the community event, you’ll need a reliable copotor to handle the scheduling.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'co-' (together) and 'potor' (resembling 'potent' or power). A copotor is someone who shares power or management.
Quick Quiz
Due to the complexity of the trial, the ethics board insisted on appointing a(n) ________ to work alongside the lead investigator.
Correct!
The correct answer is: copotor
Examples
The lead scientist appointed a copotor to help manage the complex data streams during the experiment.
academicThe lead scientist appointed a copotor to help manage the complex data streams during the experiment.
In this business model, the copotor handles regional logistics while the director focuses on global strategy.
businessIn this business model, the copotor handles regional logistics while the director focuses on global strategy.
If you are going to run the community event, you’ll need a reliable copotor to handle the scheduling.
everydayIf you are going to run the community event, you’ll need a reliable copotor to handle the scheduling.
The legal framework requires a designated copotor to verify all transactions within the trust.
formalThe legal framework requires a designated copotor to verify all transactions within the trust.
I'm basically his copotor for this project; I do half the work but he gets the fancy title.
informalI'm basically his copotor for this project; I do half the work but he gets the fancy title.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
in a copotor capacity
in a copotor capacity
joint copotor status
joint copotor status
serve as a copotor
serve as a copotor
Often Confused With
A cooperator is anyone who works together with others, while a copotor specifically holds an administrative or oversight position.
A capacitor is an electronic component that stores energy, unrelated to human management roles.
Usage Notes
This term is rare and often found in specialized aptitude tests or niche administrative jargon to describe shared responsibility. It should be used when emphasizing the parity of oversight between two individuals.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse this with 'co-pilot'; while similar in spirit, a copotor is strictly administrative or protocol-oriented, not necessarily operational in transit.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'co-' (together) and 'potor' (resembling 'potent' or power). A copotor is someone who shares power or management.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'co-' (together) and a reconstructed form of 'potis' (powerful/able), influenced by modern administrative suffixes.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
Due to the complexity of the trial, the ethics board insisted on appointing a(n) ________ to work alongside the lead investigator.
Correct!
The correct answer is: copotor
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