In us terms the difference between marshal and supervisor
is that marshal is a federal lawman while supervisor is in certain states, an elected member of the governing body for a county which is called the board of supervisors.
As nouns the difference between marshal and supervisor
is that marshal is a high-ranking officer in the household of a medieval prince or lord, who was originally in charge of the cavalry and later the military forces in general while supervisor is a person with the official task of overseeing the work of a person or group.
As a proper noun Marshal
is {{surname|A=An|English and Scottish status|from=Middle English}} for someone who was in charge of the horses of a royal household, or an occupational surname for someone who looked after horses, or was responsible for the custody of prisoners.
As a verb marshal
is to arrange troops etc. in line for inspection or a parade.
marshal
Alternative forms
* Marshall (rare)
Proper noun
(
en proper noun)
for someone who was in charge of the horses of a royal household, or an occupational surname for someone who looked after horses, or was responsible for the custody of prisoners.
, transferred use of the surname since nineteenth century.
English surnames from occupations
supervisor
English
Alternative forms
* supervisour (obsolete)
Noun
(
en noun)
(management) A person with the official task of overseeing the work of a person or group.
A person who monitors someone to make sure they comply with rules or other requirements set for them.
(US) In certain states, an elected member of the governing body for a county which is called the board of supervisors.
Related terms
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See also
* manager
* on-call supervisor.
* superintendent
References
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Anagrams
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