Word
supervisory
Phoneticssu·per·vi·so·ry
US/ˌsupɝˈvaɪzɝi/
UK/sˌuːpəvˈɪsəɹˌi/
Definition
adj. describing a role or job where you are in charge of other people and their work. You use this to talk about someone who checks that tasks are done correctly.
adj. relating to the management and oversight of subordinates or operations. Typically describes roles, functions, or powers involving the authority to direct and evaluate the work of others.
Examples
“She has a supervisory role in the marketing department.”
“The manager provides supervisory support to the junior staff to ensure all safety protocols are followed.”
“The board of directors maintains a supervisory function, overseeing the executive team's adherence to the company's long-term strategic goals and ethical standards.”
Examples
simple
“She has a supervisory role in the marketing department.”
contextual
“The manager provides supervisory support to the junior staff to ensure all safety protocols are followed.”
complex
“The board of directors maintains a supervisory function, overseeing the executive team's adherence to the company's long-term strategic goals and ethical standards.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun like 'role', 'position', 'authority', or 'capacity'.
Real-World Examples
“Photograph: Jelle Krings Serhih Leshchenko , a member of Ukrzaliznytsia’s supervisory board, described the railway as the “backbone of Ukraine’s economy”.” Word family
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