supervisor

noun
UK: /ˈsjuːpəvaɪzər/
US: /ˈsuːpərvaɪzər/

  1. A person who is in charge of a group of people or a certain area of work and makes sure that things are done correctly and according to the rules.

    1. My supervisor checks my work daily. [ ] [ ]
    2. The construction supervisor ensured the workers followed safety protocols on site. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who watches over a process or activity to ensure it is done correctly and efficiently.

    1. The supervisor monitored the machine's performance. [ ] [ ]
    2. As a project supervisor, she carefully observed each phase of software development. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

manager chief overseer administrator director controller foreman
supervisor verb

  1. To be in charge of someone or something and make sure that things are done correctly.

    1. She supervises new employees. [ ] [ ]
    2. He supervises the project to ensure it stays on track and meets all deadlines. [ ] [ ]

  2. To oversee and direct the work or activities of others.

    1. I must supervise the team's efforts. [ ] [ ]
    2. The manager supervises the daily operations of the retail store to optimize efficiency. [ ] [ ]
supervisor adjective

  1. Relating to the act of supervising or being supervised.

    1. It was a supervisory role. [ ] [ ]
    2. He was responsible for the supervisory oversight of several departments. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "supervisor" in English means: A person who is in charge of a group of people or a certain area of work and makes sure that things are done correctly and according to the rules., Someone who watches over a process or activity to ensure it is done correctly and efficiently..

The phonetic transcription of "supervisor" is /ˈsjuːpəvaɪzər/ in British English and /ˈsuːpərvaɪzər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "supervisor": manager, chief, overseer, administrator, director, controller, foreman.

Example usage of "supervisor": "My supervisor checks my work daily.". More examples on the page.