supervisor
noun B2
Plain meaning
a person who watches over or manages work
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss a person who watches over or manages work in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed supervisor during the meeting.
examThe passage suggests that research supervisor can shape long-term policy or social outcomes.
Common collocations
research supervisorimmediate supervisorsupervisor feedback
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “research supervisor”.