supervisory

supervisory
supervisory su‧per‧vis‧o‧ry [ˌsuːpəˈvaɪzri ǁ -pər-] adjective
relating to the work of making sure something is done properly and according to all the rules:

• The plant has been manned by supervisory personnel and replacement workers since the strike.

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supervisory UK US /ˌsuːpəˈvaɪzəri/ adjective WORKPLACE, MANAGEMENT
► relating to the work of making sure that workers and companies are obeying rules, doing their work correctly and safely, etc.: »

Members of the public are angry about the supervisory and regulatory failings that allowed the financial crisis to develop.

 supervisory capacity/role/position »

He will not be allowed to act in any supervisory capacity for three years.

 supervisory authority/agency »

The bank will cooperate fully with the banking supervisory authorities in order to clarify the matter.

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supervisory procedures/policies/powers

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supervisory staff/personnel/workers


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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