supervisory
ˌsuː.pərˈvaɪ.zə.ri
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Definition of supervisory - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

managementrelated to overseeing or managing activities
  • She holds a supervisory position in the company..
  • The supervisory committee will review the project.
  • He has several supervisory duties at the plant.
administrative managerial
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Expressions with supervisory

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official group that oversees activities and checks that rules are followed
The supervisory body reviewed the company's safety procedures after the accident.
structured plan for overseeing operations or activities
The company implemented a supervisory program to improve efficiency.
official group that oversees activities and checks that rules are followed
The supervisory commission reviewed the agency’s finances for signs of misuse.
routine that coordinates the operation of subroutines
The supervisory routine ensures all subroutines execute in order.
programs overseeing machines and their apps, tracking status and behavior
The it team installed supervisory software to watch servers and control services.
group overseeing company management for shareholders' interests
The supervisory board approved the new strategic plan.

Origin of supervisory

Latin, super (above) + visus (sight)

Terms with supervisory included in their meaning

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management
at the next-to-lowest supervisory level
school supervisor
senior pupil with supervisory duties
regulation
related to advisory or supervisory roles
management
at the most basic supervisory level
supervision
exercising administrative or supervisory functions

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  1. French:de supervision, ...
  2. German:Aufsichts-, ...
  3. Italian:di supervisione, ...
  4. Spanish:de supervisión, ...
  5. Portuguese:supervisório, ...
  6. Chinese:管理的, ...
  7. Japanese:監督の, ...
  8. Arabic:إِشْرافِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִּקוּחִי, ...
  10. Russian:надзорный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:наглядовий, ...
  12. Hindi:पर्यवेक्षी, ...
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