Overman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Overman is a noun meaning A person who supervises others; a supervisor, especially in a mine.
Meaning
A person who supervises others; a supervisor, especially in a mine.
More Meanings
- A man with great powers; a superman.
- To provide with too many personnel; overstaff.
Example Sentences
Despite the effects of the disease, he was subsequently promoted to overman and thereafter to undermanager.
Word Forms
- overmen
- overmans
- overmanning
- overmanned
Synonyms for overman
Depending on context, synonyms include foreman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include back-overman, overwatcher, oversighter, overperson, underviewer, viewer.
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