Supervisory
ˌsuːpərˈvaɪzəri
Definitions
Relating to the act of overseeing, directing, or controlling the work or activities of others.
ˌsuːpərˈvaɪzəri
Relating to or exercising supervision.
The company is implementing new supervisory controls to prevent fraud.
💡 Simply: It's like being a boss or a leader who watches over people and makes sure they're doing their work correctly. For example, the supervisory teacher is responsible for the students and the classroom.
👶 For kids: Being in charge and making sure things are done right, like a teacher watching the students.
More Examples
He has a supervisory position in the factory, overseeing the assembly line.
The supervisory team is responsible for employee performance reviews.
How It's Used
"She holds a supervisory role in the accounting department."
"The school board is reviewing the supervisory guidelines for the new principal."
Idioms & expressions
supervisory capacity
A position or role that involves overseeing and directing the work of others.
"She was promoted to a supervisory capacity, managing a team of five employees."
From the verb 'supervise,' derived from Latin 'super' (over) and 'videre' (to see). It implies overseeing or directing activities.
The term 'supervisory' began its broad usage during the Industrial Revolution to describe roles that involved overseeing and directing workers.
Memory tip
Think of a supervisor at a job, someone who has supervisory duties.