commanding officer vs supervisor

commanding officer

noun
  • The officer in command of, and typically having ultimate authority over, a military unit. 

supervisor

noun
  • A person with the official task of overseeing the work of a person or group, or of other operations and activities. 

  • In certain states, an elected member of the governing body for a county which is called the board of supervisors. 

  • A person who monitors someone to make sure they comply with rules or other requirements set for them. 

  • A process responsible for managing other processes. 

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