supervisor
noun
su·per·vi·sor
ˈsü-pər-ˌvī-zər 
: one that supervises
especially
: an administrative officer in charge of a business, government, or school unit or operation
Synonyms
Examples of supervisor in a Sentence
The supervisor fired him after he showed up at work drunk.
If you have a problem, go to your supervisor.
Recent Examples on the Web
On its face, at least, Do’s behavior does not run afoul of county policies, which allow supervisors to direct money to nonprofits run by their adult children without telling the public about the relationship.
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Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
School supervisors say the girls have become more aggressive, taking out feelings of anger and helplessness on classmates.
—Claire Parker, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
The main speaker is former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, a candidate for county supervisor.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued a two-hour early release, pending supervisor approval, on Tuesday due to weather.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 Apr. 2024
Walz was a village trustee from 2013 to 2022 and has been a Waukesha County supervisor for District 6 since 2014.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024
Starting on May 20, supervisors and managers will be required to report to their offices or work in the field a minimum of twice per week.
—Maya Miller, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
In 2002, voters also overwhelmingly supported an apparent symbolic citizen initiative to keep the United Nations out of eastern Oregon.
National Association of Forest Service Retirees President Steve Ellis spent much of his career as a supervisor with the agency in the region.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
Her July appointment came after former Elections Director Geraldine Roll resigned with a scathing email to County Manager Leo Lew, citing a toxic work environment and attempts by county supervisors to politicize the Elections Department.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
School supervisors say the girls have become more aggressive, taking out feelings of anger and helplessness on classmates.
—Claire Parker, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
The main speaker is former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, a candidate for county supervisor.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued a two-hour early release, pending supervisor approval, on Tuesday due to weather.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 Apr. 2024
Walz was a village trustee from 2013 to 2022 and has been a Waukesha County supervisor for District 6 since 2014.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024
Starting on May 20, supervisors and managers will be required to report to their offices or work in the field a minimum of twice per week.
—Maya Miller, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
In 2002, voters also overwhelmingly supported an apparent symbolic citizen initiative to keep the United Nations out of eastern Oregon.
National Association of Forest Service Retirees President Steve Ellis spent much of his career as a supervisor with the agency in the region.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
Her July appointment came after former Elections Director Geraldine Roll resigned with a scathing email to County Manager Leo Lew, citing a toxic work environment and attempts by county supervisors to politicize the Elections Department.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Supervisor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supervisor. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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supervisor
noun
su·per·vi·sor
ˈsü-pər-ˌvī-zər
: a person who supervises
especially
: an officer in charge of a unit or an operation of a business, government, or school
Legal Definition
supervisor
noun
su·per·vi·sor
ˈsü-pər-ˌvī-zər
: one that directs or oversees a person, group, department, organization, or operation
specifically
: the popularly elected chief administrative official of a township or other subdivision in some states of the U.S.
supervisorial
adjective
ˌsü-pər-ˌvī-ˈzōr-ē-əl
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