supervisory
/,sju:pə'vaizəri/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or having the function of supervision: The word "supervisory" describes something that involves, is connected to, or is responsible for overseeing, directing, or managing the work or activities of others.
- Pertaining to a position of oversight: It characterizes a role, capacity, or authority that involves monitoring and guiding subordinates or processes.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- She was promoted to a supervisory role within the department. (Her new position involves overseeing the work of other employees.)
- The committee has only supervisory powers; it cannot implement policy directly. (The committee's authority is limited to oversight and review.)
- He received additional training in supervisory skills. (The training focused on how to manage and guide a team effectively.)
Advanced Usage
- "in a supervisory capacity": acting in a role that involves supervision.
- She signed the document in a supervisory capacity, not as the lead engineer. (Her signature was based on her oversight role, not her technical expertise on that specific project.)
Variants and Related Words
- Supervise (verb): to oversee, direct, or manage.
- Her job is to supervise the production line.
- Supervision (noun): the act, process, or function of supervising.
- The project was completed under her close supervision.
- Supervisor (noun): a person who supervises.
- Please report any issues to your immediate supervisor.
Synonyms
- Managerial: relating to management or managers.
- Administrative: relating to the running of an organization.
- Oversight: the action of overseeing something.
Antonyms
- Subordinate: lower in rank or position.
- Non-managerial: not involving management duties.
Adjective
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of or limited to or involving supervision
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in a supervisory capacity
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