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Webster 1913 Edition


Overseer

Oˊver-seer′

,
Noun.
One who oversees; a superintendent; a supervisor;
as, an
overseer
of a mill
; specifically, one or certain public officers;
as, an
overseer
of the poor; an
overseer
of highways.

Webster 1828 Edition


Overseer

OVERSEE'R

,
Noun.
1.
One who overlooks; a superintendent; a supervisor.
2.
An officer who has the care of the poor or of an idiot, &c.

Definition 2024


overseer

overseer

English

Noun

overseer (plural overseers)

  1. One who oversees or supervises. A supervisor.

Synonyms

administrator – n.
foreman – n.
chief, head – n., head man
controller OR comptroller – n.
organizer – n.
superintendent – n.
supervisor – n.
curator - n.

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