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I supervisory
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "I supervisory" is not correct in written English.
It seems to be an incomplete or incorrect form of expression, possibly intended to convey a supervisory role. Example: "In my current position, I am supervisory over a team of five employees."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
Formal & Business
News & Media
Alternative expressions(4)
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Exact Expressions
1 human-written examples
Studies of nursing students' clinical learning experiences show that these dimensions affect learning processes: (i) supervisory relationship, (ii) pedagogical atmosphere, (iii) management leadership style, (iv) premises of nursing care on the ward, and (v) nursing teachers' roles.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
59 human-written examples
Will I have supervisory responsibility?
Formal & Business
i) The current supervisory structure of the EPI should be decentralized to ensure affective and timely response to any declining drop in vaccination coverage or sudden onset of localized outbreaks.
Formal & Business
Although I have been offered a supervisory role, I decided against it as it involves a lot more responsibility and a lot less pay (due to our bonus system).
News & Media
Tell us what you do for a living (take us through a day in your life at work): I am a supervisory Park Ranger with the National Park Service.
News & Media
I kept the supervisory role and continued to be a top performer while working part-time.
News & Media
(Supervisor, 26 years old) "Working as an APE supervisor has not been easy, because I'm alone, and when I go out for supervisory activities, other activities are stopped, but I cannot let the activities of the APEs suffer because of the others.
Science
(Supervisor, 26 years old) The same supervisor describes the impact of dual roles, a sentiment echoed by all the other supervisors interviewed: "Working as an APE supervisor has not been easy, because I'm alone, and when I go out for supervisory activities, other activities are stopped, but I cannot let the activities of the APEs suffer because of the others.
Science
This paper proposes a novel interactive control (i.e., active supervisory control) paradigm: telecommanding, which is used for Internet-based wheeled robot teleoperation.
Among production and non-supervisory employees — i.e., ordinary working stiffs — the increase in hourly earnings was even smaller: just four cents, in fact.
News & Media
We worked for my parents, and I did kind of supervisory things there, and then worked for the company that bought my parents' business and actually ended up running that business.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the correct verb form "supervise" or the noun form "supervisor" when describing your role. Avoid using "supervisory" as a direct descriptor of yourself.
Common error
Don't use "supervisory" as a direct descriptor for yourself. It's an adjective that describes the nature of the role or activity, not the person. For instance, say "I supervise" or "I am a supervisor", not "I supervisory".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "I supervisory" is grammatically incorrect. "Supervisory" is an adjective, and in this context, a verb or a noun is required to properly convey the intended meaning. The example provided by Ludwig illustrates dimensions affecting learning processes.
Frequent in
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News & Media
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Formal & Business
33%
Less common in
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "I supervisory" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided. Ludwig highlights that "supervisory" is an adjective and cannot be used as a direct descriptor of oneself. Instead, use the verb "supervise" or the noun "supervisor" to accurately convey a supervisory role. For example, say "I supervise a team" or "I am a supervisor". The rare usage and grammatical error significantly impact its appropriateness in both formal and informal contexts. As confirmed by Ludwig AI, alternative phrasing, such as "I oversee" or "I manage", is preferred.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
I supervise
Uses the verb form of "supervisory", providing a grammatically correct statement.
I am a supervisor
Uses the noun form "supervisor" to directly state the role.
I oversee
Replaces the incorrect adjective usage with a verb indicating direct oversight.
I manage
Substitutes "supervisory" with a common verb indicating management responsibilities.
I am responsible for supervision
Clearly states the responsibility for overseeing and directing activities.
I am in charge of supervision
Rephrases to clearly indicate responsibility for supervisory tasks.
I provide supervision
Focuses on the action of providing guidance and oversight.
My role is supervisory
Emphasizes the supervisory nature of the role, focusing on the position itself.
I have supervisory duties
Highlights the presence of supervisory responsibilities within the job.
I have a supervisory position
Specifies that the individual holds a position with supervisory responsibilities.
FAQs
How can I correctly use the word "supervisory" in a sentence?
Use "supervisory" to describe a role, function, or activity. For example, "The role has "supervisory responsibilities"", or "This is a "supervisory position"".
What's a more grammatically sound alternative to "I supervisory"?
Use alternatives like "I supervise", "I am a supervisor", or "I am responsible for "supervision"".
Is it appropriate to use "supervisory" to describe myself in a professional context?
No, it's more appropriate to use the verb "supervise" or the noun "supervisor". For instance, say "I supervise a team" or "I am a supervisor".
How does "I supervise" differ from "I am supervisory"?
"I supervise" is a grammatically correct statement indicating that you perform the act of supervising. "I am supervisory" is grammatically incorrect; "supervisory" is an adjective and cannot directly follow "I am". Instead, consider "I am a supervisor".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
84%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested