Supervisor: meaning, definitions and examples
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supervisor
[ หsuหpษrหvaษชzษr ]
workplace
A person who oversees and directs the work of others, especially employees.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The supervisor checked in with each employee to see how their tasks were progressing.
- The supervisor was responsible for making sure all deadlines were met.
education
A teacher in a school who is in charge of a particular department or subject.
Synonyms
department head, head teacher, lead educator
Examples of usage
- The English supervisor organized a field trip for the students to enhance their learning experience.
- The science supervisor conducted regular meetings with the department staff.
psychology
A person who provides guidance and support in a therapeutic or counseling setting.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The supervisor helped the client explore their emotions and develop coping strategies.
- The supervisor encouraged the client to set achievable goals for personal growth.
Translations
Translations of the word "supervisor" in other languages:
๐ต๐น supervisor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฐเฅเคฏเคตเฅเคเฅเคทเค
๐ฉ๐ช Vorgesetzter
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengawas
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะณะปัะดะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ nadzorca
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฃ็ฃ่ (ใใใจใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท superviseur
๐ช๐ธ supervisor
๐น๐ท gรถzetmen
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋ ๊ด (gamdokgwan)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุดุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ dohliลพitel
๐ธ๐ฐ dozorca
๐จ๐ณ ็็ฃ่ (jiฤndลซzhฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ nadzornik
๐ฎ๐ธ eftirlitsmaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐาัะปะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแงแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nษzarษtรงi
๐ฒ๐ฝ supervisor
Etymology
The word 'supervisor' originated in the late 14th century from the Latin word 'supervidere', which means 'to oversee'. It has been used in various contexts over the centuries, evolving to its current meaning of a person who oversees and directs the work of others. The role of a supervisor has become essential in modern workplaces to ensure efficiency and productivity.
See also: supervised, supervising, supervision, supervisory, unsupervised.