supervisor
noun
su·per·vi·sor
ˈsü-pər-ˌvī-zər 
: one that supervises
especially
: an administrative officer in charge of a business, government, or school unit or operation
Synonyms
Examples of supervisor in a Sentence
The supervisor fired him after he showed up at work drunk.
If you have a problem, go to your supervisor.
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Harris shared with supervisors Tuesday his own story of spending 13 years in the foster care system after losing both his parents, both of whom received Social Security benefits.
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Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2024
The supervisors at the time consisted of future leaders: U.S. Rep. Mike Honda, U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren, San Jose Mayor Ron Gonzales, and two of the valley’s all-time biggest transit champions, Rod Diridon and Dianne McKenna.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
Senior managers at General Mills never reprimanded the supervisors for their racist behavior, the suit claims.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 5 June 2024
Advertisement The proposal, which allows Angelenos to attest to their eligibility rather than requiring them to submit proof, will be valid on or about the Juneteenth holiday, the supervisor said.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
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Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2024
The supervisors at the time consisted of future leaders: U.S. Rep. Mike Honda, U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren, San Jose Mayor Ron Gonzales, and two of the valley’s all-time biggest transit champions, Rod Diridon and Dianne McKenna.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
Senior managers at General Mills never reprimanded the supervisors for their racist behavior, the suit claims.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 5 June 2024
Advertisement The proposal, which allows Angelenos to attest to their eligibility rather than requiring them to submit proof, will be valid on or about the Juneteenth holiday, the supervisor said.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
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supervisor
noun
su·per·vi·sor
ˈsü-pər-ˌvī-zər
: a person who supervises
especially
: an officer in charge of a unit or an operation of a business, government, or school
Legal Definition
supervisor
noun
su·per·vi·sor
ˈsü-pər-ˌvī-zər
: one that directs or oversees a person, group, department, organization, or operation
specifically
: the popularly elected chief administrative official of a township or other subdivision in some states of the U.S.
supervisorial
adjective
ˌsü-pər-ˌvī-ˈzōr-ē-əl
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