supervisory
[/ˌsuːpərˈvaɪzəri/ or /ˌsuːpərvˈaɪzəri/]
adjective
supervisório
1. relating to or involving supervision; exercising oversight or authority over others' work
She holds a supervisory position in the marketing department.
Ela ocupa uma posição supervisória no departamento de marketing.
2. of or pertaining to a supervisor or the act of supervising
The supervisory board met to review the company's performance.
A junta supervisória se reuniu para revisar o desempenho da empresa.
3. having the power or duty to oversee or direct
He has supervisory responsibilities for quality control.
Ele tem responsabilidades supervisórias no controle de qualidade.
In Brazil, 'supervisório' is commonly used in formal business and organizational hierarchies, particularly in larger corporations and government institutions. It reflects the hierarchical nature of Brazilian workplace structures. In the USA, 'supervisory' is widely used across industries and organizational sizes to denote middle management positions. The term carries implications of responsibility and authority in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
supervisory capacity - in a supervisory role or function
supervisory board - board of directors overseeing management
supervisory authority - entity with oversight power
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