supervisor
supervisor
person who oversees work
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supervisor with Russian translation
supervisor usage examples
Наш руководитель дал чёткие инструкции по задаче.
Our supervisor gave clear instructions for the task.
Руководитель попросил еженедельные отчёты о прогрессе.
The supervisor asked for weekly progress updates.
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supervisor belongs to the topic "Teamwork". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
supervisor synonyms
Related words worth learning together
responsible for a department, resources and results; often broader and more strategic than a supervisor
She's the marketing manager, overseeing several supervisors.
informal term for one's superior; emphasizes authority but less formal than 'manager'
Ask your boss if you can take time off.
leader of a department or unit; often used as a formal title (Head of Sales, Head of Department)
She's the head of the design team.
top person in charge; used in titles (e.g. chief executive) to denote highest authority
The chief approved the budget.
senior role with strategic responsibility and high‑level oversight, typically above managers/supervisors
The director set the company's long‑term goals; supervisors handle daily tasks.
emphasises influence, vision and motivating people rather than formal supervisory power
She is a natural leader who motivates the team.
oversees buildings, maintenance or institutions; often an operational/overseeing role rather than day‑to‑day team management
The superintendent of the block handles repairs and tenant issues.
organises tasks, schedules and communication; may not hold direct personnel authority
The coordinator scheduled the meeting and contacted participants.
handles administrative systems, policies, records and operations; may or may not have direct supervisory authority
The administrator processed the staff paperwork.
senior corporate role with decision‑making power and strategic responsibilities
Company executives approved the acquisition.
The school principal met with the parents.
What's the difference
How is supervisor different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
Related words and lists for supervisor
How to pronounce supervisor and what this word means
supervisor means supervisor. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce supervisor
/ˈsuːpəvaɪzə/
supervisor translation
supervisor
supervisor examples
Our supervisor gave clear instructions for the task.
supervisor transcription
/ˈsuːpəvaɪzə/, /ˈsuːpərˌvaɪzɚ/
Questions about this word
supervisor meaning: what does it mean?
person who oversees work
supervisor pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
supervisor is pronounced as /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
supervisor definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Our supervisor gave clear instructions for the task. Translation: Наш руководитель дал чёткие инструкции по задаче.
Is supervisor part of Teamwork vocabulary?
Yes, supervisor can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is supervisor part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, supervisor can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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