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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"
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.
The meaning of SUPERVISE is to be in charge of : superintend, oversee. How to use supervise in a sentence.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English su‧per‧vise /ˈsuːpəvaɪz $ -pər-/ verb [ intransitive, transitive] to be in charge of an activity or person, and make sure that things are done in the correct way Griffiths closely supervised the research. see thesaurus at control → See Verb table Examples from the Corpus supervise • He sees b...
Apr 25, 2024 · supervise in American English. (ˈsuːpərˌvaiz) transitive verb Word forms: -vised, -vising. to oversee (a process, work, workers, etc.) during execution or performance; superintend; have the oversight and direction of. SYNONYMS manage, direct, control, guide.
to oversee (a process, work, workers, etc.) during execution or performance; superintend; have the oversight and direction of. Medieval Latin supervīsus (past participle of supervidēre to oversee), equivalent. to super- super - + vid-, stem of vidēre to see + -tus past participle suffix, with dt s; see vision, wit2. 1580–90.
What does the verb supervise mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb supervise , two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
to watch a person or activity and make certain that everything is done correctly, safely, etc.: Students must be supervised by a teacher at all times. (Definition of supervise from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of supervise. in Chinese (Traditional) 監督，管理，指導… See more. in Chinese (Simplified)
