Education Administration

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person appointed to act as a substitute for another, typically in a specific role or office

  • The deputy mayor presided over the city council meeting in the absence of the mayor.
  • The deputy sheriff is in charge while the sheriff is on vacation.
  • I heard the deputy is the one who calls the shots around here.
  • She is like the deputy of the group, always stepping up to take charge when needed.

noun the communication or cooperation that exists between different groups or organizations

  • The liaison between the two companies was crucial for the success of the project.
  • She acts as a liaison between the different departments in the office.
  • I heard they're having a secret liaison behind everyone's back.
  • The artist described the colors in the painting as a liaison between light and darkness.

noun a count or tally of people or things, often informally or roughly done

  • During the census, the government officials conducted a nose count to accurately determine the population of the village.
  • I did a quick nose count of the people in the room and there were about 20 of us.
  • I lost track of the nose count at the party because everyone kept moving around.
  • The manager did a nose count of the employees to see who was present for the meeting.

noun a person who supervises or directs people or activities

  • The supervisor is responsible for overseeing the team's work and ensuring deadlines are met.
  • I'll check with the supervisor to see if we can take a longer lunch break.
  • My supervisor is pretty chill, he lets us listen to music while we work.
  • The supervisor is like the captain of a ship, guiding the team towards success.