overlookers
|o-ver-look-ers|
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/ˌoʊvərˈlʊkərz/
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/ˌəʊvəˈlʊkəz/
(overlooker)
supervisor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overlooker' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'overloken,' where 'over-' meant 'above' and 'loken' meant 'to look.'
Historical Evolution
'overloken' transformed into the modern English word 'overlooker' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to look over or inspect,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who supervises.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals who supervise or oversee a process or activity.
The overlookers ensured that the factory workers followed safety protocols.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42