Supervisor
/ˈsuːpərvaɪzər/
Definitions
A person who manages or oversees an activity, person, or place.
/ˈsuːpərvaɪzər/
A person who oversees a person or activity
The team reported directly to the supervisor.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're building a LEGO castle. Your older sibling or parent helps you make sure it's done right. That person is like a supervisor, making sure the work gets done and is good.
👶 For kids: A supervisor is someone who helps make sure things are done the right way.
More Examples
Her supervisor praised her performance during the review.
The supervisor inspected the quality of the products.
How It's Used
"The supervisor ensures that employees complete their tasks on time."
"The construction supervisor checks the progress of the building project daily."
Synonyms
Administrator
Boss
Coordinator
Foreman
Head
Leader
Manager
Idioms & expressions
Under supervision
Being watched or guided by a supervisor.
"The new employee is working under the supervision of a senior team member."
From Middle English supervisour, from Old French superviseur, from Medieval Latin supervisor, from Latin supervidere ('to oversee').
The term 'supervisor' has been used since the 14th century, initially referring to someone who inspected or oversaw something. Its usage has evolved to be widely applied in management and the workplace.
Memory tip
Think of a super-seer, someone who can see everything happening.