Word
Definitions
01work manager
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a person who is in charge of a group of workers and makes sure they do their jobs well.
n. an individual tasked with overseeing the daily operations and performance of a team or department.
日本語:監督※
“If you have a problem with your schedule, you should talk to your supervisor.”
“The shift supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all safety protocols are followed and that production targets are met by the end of the day.”
Antonyms
02academic advisor
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Academic
n. a teacher or professor who helps a student with a large project or research paper.
n. a faculty member who oversees a student's research, particularly for a master's thesis or doctoral dissertation.
“My supervisor gave me some very helpful feedback on the first chapter of my thesis.”
“Candidates are encouraged to meet with their research supervisor weekly to discuss data collection and any theoretical challenges encountered during the study.”
03computing process
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Computing Technical
n. a computer program that manages and watches other programs to make sure they keep running.
n. a process or program responsible for managing the lifecycle and error-handling of other subordinate processes.
日本語:スーパーバイザー※
“The supervisor automatically restarts the application if it crashes.”
“In a distributed system, the supervisor node monitors the health of worker nodes and redistributes tasks if a failure is detected.”
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Antonyms
04government official
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law American English · Formal
n. an elected official who helps run a local county government.
n. a member of a local governing body, specifically a board of supervisors in certain US jurisdictions.
“The county supervisor voted against the new tax plan at the meeting.”
“The Board of Supervisors convened to discuss the allocation of funds for the upcoming infrastructure project in the northern district.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “supervisor” in context.
Verb
01. appoint a supervisor
“The department decided to appoint a supervisor to oversee the transition to the new software system.”
verb + noun
02. consult your supervisor
“You should consult your supervisor if you encounter any ethical dilemmas during the research process.”
verb + noun
03. report to a supervisor
“All junior analysts must report to a supervisor before finalizing their quarterly audits.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
04. academic supervisor
“Her academic supervisor provided invaluable feedback on the first draft of her doctoral thesis.”
adj + noun
05. clinical supervisor
“The trainee therapist meets with a clinical supervisor weekly to discuss ongoing cases.”
adj + noun
06. immediate supervisor
“If you need to request time off, please speak with your immediate supervisor first.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. role of supervisor
“He recently stepped into the role of supervisor after five years as a senior technician.”
noun + of + noun
08. shift supervisor
“The shift supervisor is responsible for coordinating the staff during the busy evening hours.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“Lawlor said the device used with Flanagan, which was subsequently used in different Garda stations, is tested every six months, while checks are also performed by trained supervisors every month.” “They also lack a traditional employer contact or a supervisor who would allow for easy verification.” “The parent also suddenly remembers an email from their supervisor about an upcoming deadline.” Etymology
Attested since the 15th century C.E.; from Middle English supervisor, supervisour, supervysor, supervysour, from Latin supervīsor, from supervideō, in turn from super + videō. By surface analysis, supervise + -or.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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