supervisor

The definition of a supervisor is a person who is in charge of overseeing and directing a project or people.

(noun)

The boss in charge at work who hands out assignments is an example of a supervisor.

YourDictionary definition and usage example. Copyright © 2013 by LoveToKnow Corp.

See supervisor in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. a person who supervises; superintendent; manager; director
  2. ☆ in certain school systems, an official in charge of the courses of study for a particular subject and of all teachers of that subject

Related Forms:

See supervisor in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. One who supervises.
  2. One who is in charge of a particular department or unit, as in a governmental agency or school system.
  3. One who is an elected administrative officer in certain U.S. counties and townships.

Related Forms:

  • suˌper·viˈso·ry (-vīˈzə-rē) adjective

Learn more about supervisor

link/cite print suggestion box