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supervisory, a.|s(j)uːpəˈvaɪzərɪ|
[f. L. supervīs- supervise + -ory2.]
Having the function of supervising; of, pertaining to, or exercising supervision.
1847in Webster. 1848–9J. C. Calhoun Disc. Const. & Govt. U.S. Wks. 1863 I. 180 The Senate, in addition to its legislative, is vested also with supervisory powers in respect to treaties and appointments. 1854W. R. Williams Relig. Progr. iii. 63 A supervisory and sleepless Providence. 1879D. J. Hill Bryant 147 His introductions to publications upon which his work was mainly supervisory, rather than constructive.
transf.1902Encycl. Brit. XXXIII. 238/2 (Telephone) Two auxiliary incandescent lamps (‘supervisory lamps’) are introduced in such a way that, so long as the receivers of both subscribers are removed from the hooks, the lights do not glow. |