Supervisor: meaning, definitions and examples

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supervisor

 

[ หˆsuหpษ™rหŒvaษชzษ™r ]

Context #1 | Noun

workplace

A person who oversees and directs the work of others, especially employees.

Synonyms

boss, foreman, manager

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

psychology

A person who provides guidance and support in a therapeutic or counseling setting.

Synonyms

counselor, mentor, therapist

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น supervisor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเฅเคฏเคตเฅ‡เค•เฅเคทเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vorgesetzter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengawas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะณะปัะดะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nadzorca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›ฃ็ฃ่€… (ใ‹ใ‚“ใจใใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท superviseur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ supervisor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถzetmen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ๋…๊ด€ (gamdokgwan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dohliลพitel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dozorca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›‘็ฃ่€… (jiฤndลซzhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nadzornik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eftirlitsmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐา›ั‹ะปะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ—แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒงแƒฃแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™zarษ™tรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,186 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.