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supervisory

 

[ ˌsuː.pərˈvaɪ.zər.i ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

See also: supervised, supervising, supervision, supervisor, unsupervised.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,312 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.