The supervisor
Example: The supervisor checks progress and provides feedback regularly
Definition
"The supervisor" refers to a person responsible for overseeing the work or activities of others, ensuring tasks are completed correctly and efficiently, and providing guidance or feedback to maintain productivity and quality within an organization or project.
Etymology
The term "supervisor" originates from the Latin words 'super', meaning 'over', and 'videre', meaning 'to see'. It literally means 'one who oversees'. The phrase 'the supervisor' simply refers to the individual holding this role, emphasizing their position above others in terms of oversight and responsibility.
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"The supervisor" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 116 commonly used words.
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