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Meaning of supervisor
A person who is in charge of a particular activity, department, or group of people.
Etymology of supervisor
The word "supervisor" comes from the Latin words "super" meaning "above" or "over" and "videre" meaning "to see", and the Latin word "supervidere" meaning "to oversee".
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a person who oversees or directs a particular activity or group of people.
Synonyms
manager
director
overseer
administrator
executive
coordinator
leader
head
chief
superintendent
foreman
boss
controller
inspector
monitor
regulator
governor
commander
officer
superintendent
steward
curator
warden
caretaker
custodian
guardian
protector
patron
matron
chaperone
proctor
examiner
moderator
Definitions
- A person responsible for supervising or overseeing a particular activity, department, or group of people.
- * A person who has responsibility for the direction and management of a project, team, or organization.
Usage Examples
- The new supervisor of the marketing department has implemented several changes to improve sales.
- * She was appointed as the supervisor of the research project and was responsible for ensuring its timely completion.
Antonyms
subordinate
assistant
helper
associate
colleague
partner
teammate
follower
underling
apprentice
trainee
novice
amateur
subordinate
employee
worker
laborer
staff
crew
team
member
participant