supervisory

[ soo-per-vahy-zuh-ree ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or having supervision.

Other Words From

• nonsu·per·viso·ry adjective
• unsu·per·viso·ry adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of supervisory¹

First recorded in 1840–50; supervise + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

After a catalogue of allegations were made against him in March 2023, he was moved from Reading to Bracknell and Wokingham, where he worked in a supervisory role.

From BBC

Most federal prosecutors work within a supervisory structure that seeks to ensure horizontal equity — that is, like treatment of like offenses — and sensible use of federal charges against the most serious offenders.

From Los Angeles Times

But the lawsuit said those operations turned more into parties where officers drank heavily and the female deputies, who were given little to no training in undercover work, were fondled and kissed by their supervisory officer or were told to give lap dances to other male deputies.

From Seattle Times

It noted that reforms to “governance, transparency and accountability” remain “limited” and that without an overhaul of the banking sector, the “cash and informal economy will continue to grow, raising significant regulatory and supervisory concerns.”

From Seattle Times

The decision drew sharp criticism from American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 2187, which represents many of the city’s professional and supervisory employees.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• bureaucratic
• departmental
• governmental
• legislative
• managerial
• ministerial
• organizational
• policy-making
• regulatory