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- DictionarySu·per·vise/ˈso͞opərˌvīz/
verb
- 1. observe and direct the execution of (a task, project, or activity): "the sergeant left to supervise the loading of the trucks"
to watch a person or activity to make certain that everything is done correctly, safely, etc.: The UN is supervising the distribution of aid by local agencies in the disaster area. The children play while two teachers supervise (= make certain that they behave correctly and are safe). Synonyms. manage (CONTROL) oversee. superintend formal.
When you supervise something, it means you oversee the project, managing the people working on it, perhaps by figuring out what needs to be done, assigning the work, and making sure it gets done properly. You serve as the boss when you supervise; other people are the workers.
1 day ago · If you supervise an activity or a person, you make sure that the activity is done correctly or that the person is doing a task or behaving correctly.
The meaning of SUPERVISION is the action, process, or occupation of supervising; especially : a critical watching and directing (as of activities or a course of action). How to use supervision in a sentence.
Definition of supervise verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Define supervise. supervise synonyms, supervise pronunciation, supervise translation, English dictionary definition of supervise. tr.v. su·per·vised , su·per·vis·ing , su·per·vis·es To manage and direct; be in charge of: supervises twenty employees; supervised the construction of the...
See synonyms for supervise on Thesaurus.com verb (used with object), su·per·vised, su·per·vis·ing. to oversee (a process, work, workers, etc.) during execution or performance; superintend; have the oversight and direction of.
