Supervisory Meaning in English

word

US

ˌsupɝˈvaɪzɝi

soo-per-VY-zuh-ree

UK

sˌuːpəvˈɪsəɹˌi

soo-puh-VIH-suh-ree

Definition

Relating to the act of supervising or controlling, especially as part of a manager’s or leader’s job.

Usage & Nuances

Used as an adjective before nouns like 'role', 'position', 'duties', or 'experience.' Mostly formal, common in business or organizational contexts. Avoid using for describing people; use 'supervisor' instead.

• Spanish: supervisor - de supervisión
• Portuguese (BR): supervisório - de supervisão
• Portuguese (PT): supervisório - de supervisão
• Chinese (Simplified): 监督的 - 管理的
• Chinese (Traditional): 監督的 - 管理的
• Hindi: प्रबंधकीय - पर्यवेक्षकीय
• Arabic: إشرافي - رقابي
• Bengali: পর্যবেক্ষণমূলক - তদারকিমূলক
• Russian: контролирующий - надзорный
• Japanese: 管理的 - 監督的
• Vietnamese: giám sát
• Korean: 감독의
• Turkish: denetleyici - gözetim
• Urdu: نگرانی سے متعلق - نگرانی کا
• Indonesian: pengawasan

Example Sentences

She is taking a supervisory role in the project.

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The manager has supervisory duties.

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He has previous supervisory experience.

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Applicants with supervisory backgrounds are preferred for this job.

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She’s looking to move into a supervisory position soon.

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Most supervisory roles require strong communication skills.

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