Overseer

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌsɪər/

Definitions of overseer

noun a person who oversees or directs some work, project, etc.; supervisor

Example Sentences

A1 The overseer of the farm makes sure all the animals are fed.

A2 The overseer at the construction site supervises the workers to ensure safety.

B1 The overseer of the project is responsible for coordinating all the different teams.

B2 The overseer of the company's operations oversees multiple departments to ensure efficiency.

C1 The overseer of the estate manages the property and oversees the staff.

C2 The overseer of the organization is tasked with making strategic decisions for the future.

Examples of overseer in a Sentence

formal The overseer of the construction project ensured that all safety regulations were followed.

informal The overseer at the factory always keeps a close eye on the workers.

slang Yo, the overseer is always on our case about taking too many breaks.

figurative In a way, our conscience acts as an overseer, guiding our actions and decisions.

Grammatical Forms of overseer

• past tense: oversaw
• plural: overseers
• comparative: more overseer
• superlative: most overseer
• present tense: oversees
• future tense: will oversee
• perfect tense: have overseen
• continuous tense: is overseeing
• singular: overseer
• positive degree: overseer
• infinitive: to oversee
• gerund: overseeing
• participle: overseen

Origin and Evolution of overseer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'overseer' originated from the combination of the words 'over' and 'seer', with 'seer' meaning one who sees or observes.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of someone who supervises or watches over others, the term 'overseer' evolved to specifically refer to a person who supervises or manages workers, especially in a plantation or similar setting.