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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" Similar
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The meaning of SUPERVISE is to be in charge of : superintend, oversee. How to use supervise in a sentence.
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.
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.
Supervise definition: to oversee (a process, work, workers, etc.) during execution or performance; superintend; have the oversight and direction of.. See examples of SUPERVISE used in a sentence.
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.
Definition of supervise verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to be in charge of someone or something and make sure that everything is done correctly, safely, etc. supervise (somebody/something) to supervise a building site supervise somebody doing something She supervised the children playing near the pool.
Verb. Filter. verb. supervised, supervises, supervising. To oversee, direct, or manage (work, workers, a project, etc.); superintend. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: watch over. overlook. boss. superintend. oversee. manage. monitor. survey. scrutinize. regulate. proctor. invigilate. conduct. direct. administer. Antonyms: serve.
SUPERVISE definition: 1. to watch a person or activity and make certain that everything is done correctly, safely, etc…. Learn more.
