Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overseer
noun
/ˈoʊ.vərˌsiː.ər/
Definition
A person who supervises or manages a group of workers or a specific activity.
Examples
- The overseer checked the progress of the construction project each day.
- As an overseer of the research team, she made sure that all deadlines were met.
- The overseer organized the workers to ensure safety standards were upheld.
Meaning
An overseer is someone responsible for ensuring that tasks are completed correctly and efficiently, often in a work environment.
Synonyms
- supervisor
- manager
- foreman
- administrator
- inspector
