supervisory
UK: ˌsuːpəˈvaɪzəri | US: ˌsuːpərˈvaɪzəri
adj. relating to or involved in supervision (the act of overseeing or directing people or activities).
The word "supervisory" combines three morphemes:
- "super" (from Latin super, meaning "above")
- "vis" (from Latin videre, meaning "to see")
- "ory" (a suffix forming adjectives, indicating relation or function).
Originally, "supervise" (from which "supervisory" derives) meant "to oversee" (literally "see from above"). Over time, it evolved to denote managerial or directive roles, emphasizing observation and control. The "-ory" suffix solidifies its adjectival form, describing anything pertaining to supervision.
She holds a supervisory role in the finance department.
The new policy strengthens supervisory controls over remote workers.
His supervisory skills ensured the project stayed on schedule.
The training program includes modules on supervisory techniques.
Supervisory responsibilities require both patience and decisiveness.