adj
Uncommon
supervisory
Supervisory (adj) means relating to the role of supervising others. Example: “She was promoted to a supervisory position.”
adj
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishHaving to do with managing or overseeing other people's work.
Common pairings
supervisory role
supervisory board
supervisory duties
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more supervisory
- Superlative
- most supervisory
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She was promoted to a _____ position.
Etymology
From supervise + -ory.
Rhymes for supervisory
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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.
