supervisor
supervisor
person who oversees work
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supervisor with Russian translation
supervisor usage examples
Наш руководитель дал чёткие инструкции по задаче.
Our supervisor gave clear instructions for the task.
Руководитель попросил еженедельные отчёты о прогрессе.
The supervisor asked for weekly progress updates.
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supervisor synonyms
What's the difference between supervisor / manager / boss / head / chief / director
directly oversees daily work and performance; typically a first‑line manager
The supervisor checked the team's progress on the project.
Руководитель проверил прогресс команды по проекту.
responsible for a department, resources and results; often broader and more strategic than a supervisor
She's the marketing manager, overseeing several supervisors.
Она менеджер по маркетингу, курирует нескольких руководителей.
informal term for one's superior; emphasizes authority but less formal than 'manager'
Ask your boss if you can take time off.
Спроси у своего босса, можно ли взять отгул.
leader of a department or unit; often used as a formal title (Head of Sales, Head of Department)
She's the head of the design team.
Она глава дизайн‑команды.
top person in charge; used in titles (e.g. chief executive) to denote highest authority
The chief approved the budget.
Шеф (начальник) утвердил бюджет.
senior role with strategic responsibility and high‑level oversight, typically above managers/supervisors
The director set the company's long‑term goals; supervisors handle daily tasks.
Директор установил долгосрочные цели компании; руководители решают повседневные задачи.
emphasises influence, vision and motivating people rather than formal supervisory power
She is a natural leader who motivates the team.
Она прирождённый лидер, который мотивирует команду.
oversees buildings, maintenance or institutions; often an operational/overseeing role rather than day‑to‑day team management
The superintendent of the block handles repairs and tenant issues.
Суперинтендант дома занимается ремонтом и вопросами жильцов.
organises tasks, schedules and communication; may not hold direct personnel authority
The coordinator scheduled the meeting and contacted participants.
Координатор назначил встречу и связался с участниками.
handles administrative systems, policies, records and operations; may or may not have direct supervisory authority
The administrator processed the staff paperwork.
Администратор оформил документы для персонала.
senior corporate role with decision‑making power and strategic responsibilities
Company executives approved the acquisition.
Руководство компании утвердило поглощение.
The school principal met with the parents.
Директор школы встретился с родителями.
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How to pronounce supervisor and what this word means
supervisor translation: руководитель. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce supervisor
/ˈsuːpəvaɪzə/
supervisor translation
руководитель
supervisor examples
Our supervisor gave clear instructions for the task.
supervisor transcription
/ˈsuːpəvaɪzə/, /ˈsuːpərˌvaɪzɚ/
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Questions about this word
supervisor meaning: what does it mean?
person who oversees work
supervisor pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
supervisor is pronounced as /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
supervisor definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Our supervisor gave clear instructions for the task. Translation: Наш руководитель дал чёткие инструкции по задаче.
Is supervisor part of Customer Communication vocabulary?
Yes, supervisor (руководитель) can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is supervisor part of Teamwork vocabulary?
Yes, supervisor (руководитель) can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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