Supervisor

/ˈsuːpərvaɪzər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who oversees the work of others, typically in a workplace setting.

The supervisor conducted a meeting to discuss the project's progress.

An individual responsible for managing and directing the work of a team or staff.

My supervisor gave me constructive feedback on my performance.

A person who is in charge of overseeing and coordinating tasks to ensure efficiency.

The supervisor assigned tasks to each member of the team to meet the deadline.

In an educational context, a faculty member who provides guidance to a student on their research or thesis.

Her supervisor suggested several resources that would help with her dissertation.

From Latin 'supervisor', meaning 'one who watches over'.

direct report

An employee who reports directly to a supervisor.

line manager

A manager who is directly responsible for supervising a team or employees.

management oversight

The supervision and monitoring of managerial activities.

administrator

A person responsible for running a business or organization.

foreman

A person in charge of a group of workers.

manager

A person who is in charge of a particular department or group.

boss

He's such a stickler for rules, you might as well call him the boss.

the higher-up

I need to check with the higher-up before making that decision.