B2 adjective Neutral

supervisor

/ˈsuːpərvaɪzər/

A supervisor is a person who oversees and directs the work, tasks, or performance of others to ensure that everything is done correctly and efficiently. In an academic or professional setting, they provide guidance, support, and evaluation to subordinates or students.

Beispiele

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1

I asked my supervisor if I could take a few hours off for a doctor's appointment.

I asked my supervisor if I could take a few hours off for a doctor's appointment.

2

The candidate must ensure that the final report is reviewed and signed by their immediate supervisor.

The candidate must ensure that the final report is reviewed and signed by their immediate supervisor.

3

My supervisor is really cool; she doesn't mind if we listen to music while we work.

My supervisor is really cool; she doesn't mind if we listen to music while we work.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
supervisor
Verb
supervise
Adjektiv
supervisory
Verwandt
supervision
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Merkhilfe

Break the word down: 'Super' means 'over' and 'vis' means 'to see' (like in vision). A supervisor is someone who 'sees over' your work.

Schnelles Quiz

If you encounter any technical issues during your shift, please notify your ___ immediately.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: supervisor

Beispiele

1

I asked my supervisor if I could take a few hours off for a doctor's appointment.

everyday

I asked my supervisor if I could take a few hours off for a doctor's appointment.

2

The candidate must ensure that the final report is reviewed and signed by their immediate supervisor.

formal

The candidate must ensure that the final report is reviewed and signed by their immediate supervisor.

3

My supervisor is really cool; she doesn't mind if we listen to music while we work.

informal

My supervisor is really cool; she doesn't mind if we listen to music while we work.

4

Graduate students are expected to meet with their research supervisor at least once a month.

academic

Graduate students are expected to meet with their research supervisor at least once a month.

5

The floor supervisor is responsible for maintaining safety standards throughout the manufacturing plant.

business

The floor supervisor is responsible for maintaining safety standards throughout the manufacturing plant.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
supervisor
Verb
supervise
Adjektiv
supervisory
Verwandt
supervision

Häufige Kollokationen

immediate supervisor immediate supervisor
academic supervisor academic supervisor
shift supervisor shift supervisor
direct supervisor direct supervisor
under the supervision of under the supervision of

Häufige Phrasen

report to a supervisor

report to a supervisor

seek guidance from a supervisor

seek guidance from a supervisor

supervisor's approval

supervisor's approval

Wird oft verwechselt mit

supervisor vs superintendent

A superintendent is usually a high-ranking official or someone who manages a whole building or district, whereas a supervisor manages individual people or a specific team.

supervisor vs manager

While often used interchangeably, a manager often handles broader logistics and strategy, while a supervisor focuses on the direct oversight of employees and their daily tasks.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'supervisor' when referring to the person directly responsible for checking your work. It is more formal than 'boss' and more specific than 'manager' in many corporate and academic contexts.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the informal word 'boss' in academic papers or professional resumes when 'supervisor' would be more appropriate and professional.

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Merkhilfe

Break the word down: 'Super' means 'over' and 'vis' means 'to see' (like in vision). A supervisor is someone who 'sees over' your work.

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Wortherkunft

From the Medieval Latin 'supervidere', meaning 'to oversee', composed of 'super' (over) and 'videre' (to see).

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: one supervisor, two supervisors Often followed by a prepositional phrase: 'supervisor of [department/team]' Commonly used with possessive adjectives: 'my supervisor', 'their supervisor'
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Kultureller Kontext

In many Western workplaces, the supervisor is the first point of contact for resolving conflicts or requesting leave, representing the first level of management.

Schnelles Quiz

If you encounter any technical issues during your shift, please notify your ___ immediately.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: supervisor

Ähnliche Wörter

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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