overseer

noun
UK: /ˌəʊvəˈsiːər/
US: /ˌoʊvərˈsiːər/

  1. A person who watches and directs other people's work to make sure a job is done correctly.

    1. The overseer checked if everyone was working hard today on the field.
    2. As the project's overseer, she ensured that all deadlines were met and quality maintained.

  2. Someone whose job is to be in charge of a particular event or activity, making sure that it is managed effectively.

    1. He works as the overseer for the local elections in our district now.
    2. The United Nations sent an overseer to monitor the ceasefire between the warring factions there.

Synonyms

inspector foreman leader director controller manager chief superintendent supervisor
overseer transitive-verb

  1. To watch over and direct work, making sure things are done correctly and efficiently.

    1. The manager will oversee the project to ensure its success in the company.
    2. She was appointed to oversee the entire department's operations and finances this month.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "overseer" in English means: A person who watches and directs other people's work to make sure a job is done correctly., Someone whose job is to be in charge of a particular event or activity, making sure that it is managed effectively..

The phonetic transcription of "overseer" is /ˌəʊvəˈsiːər/ in British English and /ˌoʊvərˈsiːər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overseer": inspector, foreman, leader, director, controller, manager, chief, superintendent, supervisor.

Example usage of "overseer": "The overseer checked if everyone was working hard today on the field.". More examples on the page.