oversman

Meanings

• noun

  A person who supervises or manages an organization, project, or workforce.

  - "The oversman ensured that all workers were following safety protocols."
  - "The new oversman took over management of the department last month."

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Variants

List of all variants of oversman that leads to same result
oversaw , oversee , overseeing , overseen , oversees

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Etymology

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Derived from the German word "Obermann," meaning 'superman' or 'master'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'oversman' is often used in the context of labor camps in the former Soviet Union.

2. The term 'oversman' is also used in the context of the novel 'Masters of the House' by Bernice Rubens, which explores themes of power, control, and class.

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Related Concepts

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1. manager: A person in charge of a business, department, or project.

2. supervisor: A person who oversees and manages a group of employees or a particular area of work.

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Culture

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The term 'oversman' has been used in various works of literature, such as in the novel 'Masters of the House' by Bernice Rubens, where it refers to the head of a household or estate.

How to Memorize "oversman"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an oversman as a person wearing a suit and standing in front of a large team of workers, giving instructions and ensuring that everything runs smoothly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oversman' with the idea of someone in charge, someone who manages or supervises.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'oversman' is like a 'manager' or a 'supervisor' who 'oversees' a team or project.

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