Supervisory Meaning
/sˌupəˈrvaɪzəri/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf, pertaining to, or in the capacity of a supervisor
Sentence Examples
The police major is the highest rank in the supervisory and enforcement corps.
The chief maréchal des logis performs supervisory duties in territorial or mobile brigades.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She took a ____ role at the company, overseeing the entire production process.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He was promoted to a ____ role because of his excellent leadership skills and his ability to motivate others.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English supervise Proto-Indo-European *-tōr Proto-Italic *-tōr Latin -tor Proto-Indo-European *-yós Proto-Italic *-ios Old Latin -ios Latin -ius Latin -tōriusder. Middle English -orie English -ory English supervisory From supervise + -ory.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She took a ____ role at the company, overseeing the entire production process.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He was promoted to a ____ role because of his excellent leadership skills and his ability to motivate others.