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supervisor

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of supervisor

a person who manages or directs something

  • the salesclerk said she would have to ask her supervisor if I could return the defective CD without a receipt
Synonyms of supervisor

administrant, administrator, archon, director, exec, executive, manager, superintendent
Words Related to supervisor

codirector, comanager, co-organizer

middle manager

boardman, officer, official

commissioner, minister

boss, chief, head, leader, president

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