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supervisory

Supervisory (adj) means relating to the role of supervising others. Example: “She was promoted to a supervisory position.”

adj
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Relating to the role of supervising others.
"She was promoted to a supervisory position."
"The role comes with supervisory responsibilities."

How to use supervisory

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving to do with managing or overseeing other people's work.

Common pairings
supervisory role supervisory board supervisory duties

Word forms

more supervisory comparative, most supervisory superlative

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Etymology

From supervise + -ory.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “supervisory” mean?

The word “supervisory” means relating to the role of supervising others. In plain terms, having to do with managing or overseeing other people's work.

How do you use “supervisory” in a sentence?

Here is “supervisory” used in a sentence: “She was promoted to a supervisory position.”

What part of speech is “supervisory”?

“Supervisory” is an adjective.

Is “supervisory” a common word?

“Supervisory” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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