Synonyms for

Supervisory

Verb / ˌsu:pɜ:ˈvaɪzɜ:i: / Another word for supervisory — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or having the job of overseeing or directing others

Synonyms & similar words

managerial directorial administrative governing regulatory controlling guiding watchful monitoring oversight supervising superior bossy domineering autocratic authoritative tyrannical oppressive dictatorial bureaucratic

Synonyms by register

Formal

oversight managerial directorial administrative

Informal

bossy managing in charge

Antonyms

subordinate unsupervised uncontrolled independent unmanaged unsupervised

Common collocations

  • supervisory role
  • supervisory staff
  • supervisory skills
  • supervisory board
  • supervisory committee
  • supervisory authority
  • supervisory capacity

Word family

noun supervision
verb supervise
adjective supervisory
adverb supervisingly

Usage note

This adjective describes something related to the act of watching over and directing people or activities. It is commonly used in professional and organizational contexts.

Example sentences

  1. My mom's job is supervisory, which means she's in charge of making sure everyone is doing their job right.
  2. The company hired a new supervisory team to help improve productivity.
  3. The supervisory board met to discuss the changes in the company.
  4. The supervisory role requires strong leadership skills.
  5. The supervisory position comes with a lot of responsibility.

Quotes

  • Good supervision is the art of getting average people to do superior work. - K.A. Kerr
  • The best leader is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things. - Peter F. Drucker

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