Supervisory: meaning, definitions and examples

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supervisory

[ ˌsuː.pərˈvaɪ.zər.i ]

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workplace

Relating to, or having the function of supervising or directing.

Synonyms

directive, managerial, overseeing

Examples of usage

The supervisory staff is responsible for overseeing the daily operations.
Her role in the company is primarily supervisory, focusing on managing the team.
The supervisory board meets once a month to discuss company policies.

Translations

Translations of the word "supervisory" in other languages:

🇵🇹 supervisório

🇮🇳 पर्यवेक्षी

🇩🇪 aufsichtsführend

🇮🇩 pengawasan

🇺🇦 наглядовий

🇵🇱 nadzorczy

🇯🇵 監督の

🇫🇷 de supervision

🇪🇸 supervisor

🇹🇷 denetleyici

🇰🇷 감독의

🇸🇦 إشرافي

🇨🇿 dohledový

🇸🇰 dozorný

🇨🇳 监督的

🇸🇮 nadzorni

🇮🇸 eftirlits

🇰🇿 қадағалаушы

🇬🇪 სამეთვალყურეო

🇦🇿 nəzarətçi

🇲🇽 supervisorio

Word origin

The word 'supervisory' originates from the Latin word 'supervidere', which means 'to oversee'. The term has been in use since the mid-19th century to describe roles or functions that involve overseeing or directing others in a professional environment.