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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.
3 days ago · 1. verb. 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. University teachers have refused to supervise students' examinations. [VERB noun] He supervised and trained more than 400 volunteers. [VERB noun]
1. to direct or oversee the performance or operation of. 2. to watch over so as to maintain order, etc. [C16: from Medieval Latin supervidēre, from Latin super- + vidēre to see] supervision n. Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
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.
to be in charge of somebody/something and make sure that everything is done correctly, safely, etc. supervise (somebody/something) to supervise building work. Who is supervising? supervise somebody doing something She supervised the children playing near the pool. see also unsupervised. Extra Examples. Topics Jobs c1. Oxford Collocations Dictionary
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.
