Definition of SUPERVISOR (original) (raw)
: 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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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from supervidēre
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of supervisor was in the 15th century
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“Supervisor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supervisor. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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