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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Last summer, after two fires occurred at San Diego County battery storage facilities, San Diego County supervisors required county officials to draw up tighter rules that would restrict battery storage plants near homes, schools and other facilities.
—
Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
Moreover, turnover intentions were lower and supervisor ratings of performance higher.
—Carine Harb, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
As the supervisor, you’re required to remain involved.
—Terina Allen, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Workplace trainings the company is planning to phase out help ensure supervisors and staff understand their legal requirements and expected behavior toward colleagues, according to the attorneys general.
—Ray Lewis, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for supervisor 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
Moreover, turnover intentions were lower and supervisor ratings of performance higher.
—Carine Harb, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
As the supervisor, you’re required to remain involved.
—Terina Allen, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Workplace trainings the company is planning to phase out help ensure supervisors and staff understand their legal requirements and expected behavior toward colleagues, according to the attorneys general.
—Ray Lewis, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for supervisor
Dictionary Entries Near supervisor
Cite this Entry
“Supervisor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supervisor. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share