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overseer
OH-vuh-see-uh
Overseer (noun) means a person who supervises the work of others. Example: “The overseer checked each worker's output at the end of the shift.”
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A person who supervises the work of others.
"The overseer checked each worker's output at the end of the shift."
How to use overseer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to supervise or watch over the work of others.
When to use it
Historically used for the person who supervised enslaved labourers on a plantation — a heavy, specific association worth being aware of.
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Word forms
- Plural
- overseers
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Etymology
From oversee + the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for overseer
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What does “overseer” mean?
The word “overseer” means a person who supervises the work of others. In plain terms, someone whose job is to supervise or watch over the work of others.
How do you pronounce “overseer”?
“Overseer” is pronounced OH-vuh-see-uh (/ˈəʊvəˌsiːə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “overseer” in a sentence?
Here is “overseer” used in a sentence: “The overseer checked each worker's output at the end of the shift.”
What is another word for “overseer”?
Words with a similar meaning to “overseer” include administrator, chief, comptroller, controller, curator and foreman.
What part of speech is “overseer”?
“Overseer” is a noun.
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