supervisory
adjective/ˌsuːpərˈvaɪzəri/
Frequency rank: #9,410 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or involving the oversight and direction of others' work.
Example sentence
She took on supervisory responsibilities after her promotion to team leader.
Synonyms & related words
- managerial
- oversight
- administrative
- directing
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