supervisor
gb/sˈupɚvˌaɪzɚ/ us/sˈupɚvˌaɪzɚ/
B1
英語
~ 5400
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
entity
1
person who manages workers
A person at work who watches and controls what other workers do, and makes sure the job is done well and safely.
用法パターン：
work under [someone] as your supervisor
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse "supervisor" with "superior". A "supervisor" is your direct boss who manages your work. A "superior" is any person who is higher in rank or position, not always your direct boss. Learners also sometimes say "work as a superior" when they mean "work as a supervisor".
類義語
manager (Often suggests a higher or more general level of responsibility than a supervisor, who usually oversees day-to-day tasks.)
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boss (Informal; casual word for the person who tells you what to do at work.)
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overseer (More formal or old-fashioned; can sound impersonal and is less common in modern workplace contexts.)
対義語
subordinate (Refers to a worker who is lower in rank and supervised by someone else.)
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employee (General word for a worker; in this context, someone who is supervised rather than supervising others.)
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worker (Focuses on the person doing the work rather than controlling it, the opposite side of the supervisor–worker relationship.)
コロケーション
immediate supervisor
|direct supervisor
|line supervisor
|shift supervisor
|report to your supervisor
|supervisor training
テーマ
business
|work
|management
例文
- If you have any problems with the schedule, talk to your supervisor.
- Her supervisor asked her to redo the report before sending it to the client.
- The company promotes employees who show leadership into supervisor roles.
- New staff must get approval from their supervisor before taking time off.
- He was fired after his supervisor caught him violating safety rules.
学習者向け例文
- I will ask my supervisor for help.
- My supervisor checks my work every day.
- She is a supervisor in a large factory.
- You should tell your supervisor about this problem.
- He became a supervisor after three years at the company.
名詞
formal
B2
entity
2
teacher guiding a student's research
A teacher at a university who helps and leads a student with a big study project or research.
用法パターン：
[someone] is [someone]'s supervisor for [a project]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use "teacher" instead of "supervisor" when talking about someone who is responsible for a thesis or dissertation. "Teacher" is more general, and in universities, the correct word for this role is usually "supervisor" or "advisor".
類義語
advisor (Common in American English (often spelled "adviser"); similar role, but can also be used for broader academic or career guidance, not only research.)
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mentor (Suggests personal and long-term guidance, not only official responsibility for a specific thesis or project.)
対義語
student (In this context, the student is the person being guided by the supervisor, the opposite role in the academic relationship.)
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advisee (Formal term for the person who receives advice from an advisor or supervisor.)
コロケーション
thesis supervisor
|PhD supervisor
|research supervisor
|academic supervisor
|project supervisor
テーマ
education
|university
例文
- My thesis supervisor suggested that I narrow my research question.
- You must get your supervisor's approval before collecting data from participants.
- Her PhD supervisor is a leading expert in climate policy.
- The student met with his supervisor every two weeks to discuss progress.
- Choosing the right supervisor is one of the most important decisions in a doctoral program.
学習者向け例文
- I have a meeting with my thesis supervisor today.
- Her supervisor helped her change the title of her paper.
- My supervisor says I need to read more books for my research.
- He asked his supervisor if he could finish the project earlier.
- The supervisor gave the student many useful comments.
名詞
formal
B2
entity
3
official overseeing rule compliance
An official person whose job is to watch and control a system or activity so that it follows the rules or the law.
用法パターン：
act as a supervisor for [an activity]
類義語
inspector (Focuses more on checking and examining; often used for safety, health, or quality checks, similar oversight role.)
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regulator (Usually refers to an authority or body that makes and enforces rules, not always a single person, but with a similar oversight function.)
対義語
participant (Someone who takes part in an activity without having authority to oversee or control it.)
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subject (In this context, a subject is someone or something that is being overseen or monitored by a supervisor.)
コロケーション
election supervisor
|financial supervisor
|safety supervisor
|court-appointed supervisor
|regulatory supervisor
テーマ
government
|law
|business
|politics
例文
- International supervisors were sent to observe the election process.
- A court-appointed supervisor will oversee how the company handles customer funds.
- The financial supervisor raised concerns about the bank’s risk controls.
- Safety supervisors must ensure that all workers follow the new regulations.
- Independent supervisors will monitor the project to prevent corruption.
学習者向け例文
- An election supervisor watched the voting in the village.
- The court chose a supervisor to check the company’s work.
- A safety supervisor makes sure people follow safety rules.
- The bank must report to a financial supervisor.
- A supervisor will watch the process to keep it fair.
文法
辞書形
supervisor
IPA
GB/sˈupɚvˌaɪzɚ/
US/sˈupɚvˌaɪzɚ/
音節・強勢
su - per - visor （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (su)
活用形
Noun
- Base: supervisor
- Plural: supervisors
関連語
Forms
supervisors
noun
Core family
supervise
verb B2
supervision
noun B2
Related words
supervisory
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unsupervised
adjective B2
表現
direct supervisor
1/dɪɹˈɛkt sˈupɚvˌaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase
official line manager at work
The named person at work who is officially your boss and who signs off on your work.
例文
- Your direct supervisor will explain the details of your new role.
- Please write the name of your direct supervisor on the form.
immediate supervisor
1/ɪmˈidiɪt sˈupɚvˌaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase
your direct boss at work
The person at work who is directly responsible for you and your work.
例文
- You should first discuss any problems with your immediate supervisor.
- Employees must get approval from their immediate supervisor before working overtime.
PhD supervisor
1/fd sˈupɚvˌaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
academic supervisor for a PhD
A university teacher who is responsible for guiding a student doing a PhD.
例文
- Her PhD supervisor encouraged her to publish her first article.
- You should meet your PhD supervisor regularly to discuss your progress.
project supervisor
1/pɹˈɑd͡ʒɛkt sˈupɚvˌaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase
person overseeing a project
The person who leads and controls a particular project and checks the work of the team.
例文
- The project supervisor will assign tasks to each team member.
- As project supervisor, she must keep the work on time and on budget.
shift supervisor
1/ʃˈɪft sˈupɚvˌaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase
person managing one work shift
A supervisor who is in charge of workers for one period of work, for example the night shift.
例文
- If a customer complains, call the shift supervisor.
- The night shift supervisor checked that all doors were locked.
site supervisor
1/sˈaɪt sˈupɚvˌaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase
supervisor for a specific site
A supervisor who controls and checks work at one place, such as a building site or factory.
例文
- The site supervisor must be present whenever construction work is taking place.
- Please report any safety issues directly to the site supervisor.
thesis supervisor
1/θˈisɪs sˈupɚvˌaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
academic guide for a thesis
A university teacher who helps and leads a student who is writing a thesis.
例文
- My thesis supervisor advised me to collect more data.
- Students must choose a thesis supervisor by the end of the first semester.