B2
superintendent vs supervisor
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| superintendentnoun/ˌsuː.pər.ɪnˈten.dənt/ | Meaning someone who manages a school system, a workplace or an apartment building | Goes with school superintendent | Example Call the building superintendent if the heating in your apartment stops working. |
| supervisornoun/ˈsuː.pər.vaɪ.zər/ | Meaning a person whose job is to watch over other workers or students and make sure the work is done well | Goes with immediate supervisor | Example My thesis supervisor reads every chapter and sends detailed comments. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She was promoted to shift after only a year at the factory.