Supervise
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsuː.pə.vaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Supervise is a verb meaning (transitive) To oversee or direct a task or organization.
Meaning
(transitive) To oversee or direct a task or organization.
More Meanings
- (transitive, obsolete) To look over so as to read; to peruse.
Example Sentences
Let me supervise the canzonet.
Without someone to supervise them, the group will lack direction.
[…] grievability-arbitrability cases; supervises the conduct of representation elections; and holds hearings as […]
I had learned a lot about supervising by observing other supervisors—the good things and the not-so-good things they did.
Word Forms
- supervises
- supervising
- supervised
- supervize
Synonyms for supervise
Depending on context, synonyms include superintend, manage, oversee, monitor.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include superintend, monitor, manage, oversee, supervision, supervisory.
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Sources & Attribution
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