overseer — a person who supervises others, especially workers
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who supervises others, especially workers
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊvərˌsɪr/
Korean meaning: 감독관, 관리자 (특히 노동자들을 감독하는 사람)
Korean pronunciation: **오**버시어
Example Sentences
- The new overseer was so strict that workers nicknamed him 'The Eagle Eye'.
- As the project overseer, she ensured all deadlines were met.
- The mine overseer carried a clipboard and wore a hard hat everywhere he went.
overseer
NOUN//ˈoʊvərˌsɪr//
a person who supervises others, especially workers
The overseer inspects every barrel before it leaves the warehouse dock.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
over(위에서) + see(보다) + er(사람)의 조합으로, 말 그대로 '위에서 내려다보며 감시하는 사람'이라는 의미에서 유래되었습니다. 역사적으로는 농장이나 공장에서 노동자들을 관리하는 중간 관리자를 지칭했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The new overseer was so strict that workers nicknamed him 'The Eagle Eye'.”
“As the project overseer, she ensured all deadlines were met.”
“The mine overseer carried a clipboard and wore a hard hat everywhere he went.”
“The overseer's whistle could be heard from three blocks away, much to the neighbors' annoyance.”
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