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supervisory

Pronunciation: [ˌsuːpərˈvaɪzəri]

Word

Context: “workplace”

(adjective) related to overseeing or managing someone or something. If you have a supervisory role, it means you are in charge of helping others do their jobs properly.

Example

She took a supervisory role over the new employees to help them learn.

Example

He does not have any supervisory responsibilities at the company.

Example

What are your supervisory duties in this project?

Context: “education”

(adjective) involving guidance or direction in a learning environment. When someone is in a supervisory position, they help students or trainees with their work and progress.

Example

The teacher provided supervisory support to the students during the exam.

Example

The students had no supervisory help and struggled with the project.

Example

Who will be your supervisory mentor this semester?

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