De supervisor
Example: De supervisor helpt ons met het project elke week.
Definition
"De supervisor" refers to a person who oversees and manages a project or team, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and correctly. For example, in the sentence 'De supervisor helpt ons met het project elke week,' the supervisor helps guide the project on a weekly basis.
Etymology
The word "de supervisor" comes from the English term 'supervisor,' which itself derives from the Latin prefix 'super-' meaning 'over' and 'videre' meaning 'to see.' Together, they imply someone who oversees or watches over others. The Dutch adopted this term directly, reflecting the role of overseeing or managing.
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"De supervisor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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