supervisor
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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
See Examples of SUPERVISOR
- The supervisor fired him after he showed up at work drunk.
- 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
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