English · Word Candidate

supervisor

/ˈsuːpəˌvaɪzə(ɹ)/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: supervisors

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A person with the official task of overseeing the work of a person or group, or of other operations and activities.

Noun

Examples

Near-synonyms: superintendent, manager, boss, executive, overseer

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A person who monitors someone to make sure they comply with rules or other requirements set for them.

Noun

Examples

Kashruth fraud in Brooklyn. Seems a goon squad of fake mashgichim or kosher supervisors have been making their way around the neighborhoods pulling surprise ‘inspections’ on different shops and restaurants, selling them fancy-looking certificates to put in the window […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “supervisor” mean?

A person with the official task of overseeing the work of a person or group, or of other operations and activities.

Is “supervisor” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.