supervisor

su·per·vi·sor

noun \ˈsü-pər-ˌvī-zər\

Definition of SUPERVISOR

: one that supervises; especially : an administrative officer in charge of a business, government, or school unit or operation

— su·per·vi·so·ry \ˌsü-pər-ˈvī-zə-rē, -ˈvīz-rē\ adjective

Examples of SUPERVISOR

1. The supervisor fired him after he showed up at work drunk.
2. If you have a problem, go to your supervisor.

Origin of SUPERVISOR

Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from supervidēre

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to SUPERVISOR

Synonyms: administrant, administrator, archon, director, exec, manager, superintendent, executive

Related Words: codirector, comanager, co-organizer; middle manager; boardman, officer, official; commissioner, minister; boss, chief, head, leader, president

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