supervisor
/'sju:pəvaizə/
Definition
- Noun:
- One who supervises or has charge and direction of: A person who oversees and directs the work or activities of others, ensuring tasks are completed correctly and efficiently.
- A program that controls the execution of other programs: In computing, a supervisory program that manages the operation of other software, allocating resources and controlling processes.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Person):
- My supervisor approved my vacation request.
- The construction supervisor ensures all safety protocols are followed on site.
- Noun (Computing):
- The operating system's supervisor manages memory allocation for running applications.
Advanced Usage
- "To act as supervisor": To perform the duties of overseeing.
- She will act as supervisor while the manager is on leave.
- "Under the supervision of": Being directed or overseen by.
- The interns worked under the close supervision of an experienced supervisor.
Variants and Related Words
- Supervise (verb): To oversee, direct, or manage.
- He will supervise the entire project.
- Supervisory (adjective): Relating to the role of supervision.
- She has strong supervisory skills.
- Supervision (noun): The act or process of supervising.
- The children require adult supervision at the pool.
Synonyms
- Overseer: One who watches over and directs work.
- Manager: One who controls or administers an organization or group.
- Foreman: A person, especially a man, who supervises and directs workers.
Related Phrases
- Line supervisor: A supervisor directly in charge of production or operational staff.
- Shift supervisor: The person in charge during a particular work period.
Related Idioms
- "To keep a supervisory eye on": To watch over something or someone carefully.
- Please keep a supervisory eye on the new trainees.
Noun
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a program that controls the execution of other programs
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one who supervises or has charge and direction of
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