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   supervise

   /ˈsuːpəvʌɪz/

   verb

   • 1. observe and direct the execution of (a task or activity): "the sergeant left to supervise the loading of the lorries" Similar superintendoverseebe in charge ofbe in control ofpreside overdirectadministermanagerunlook afterbe responsible forgovernoperateconductorganizehandleguidesteerpilot
   • ▪ observe and direct the work of (someone): "nurses were supervised by a consultant psychiatrist"
   • ▪ keep watch over (someone) in the interest of their or others' security: "the prisoners were supervised by two officers" Similar watchoverseekeep an eye onobservemonitorinspectbe responsible forguidemind

   Word Origin late 15th century (in the sense ‘survey, peruse’): from medieval Latin supervis- ‘surveyed, supervised’, from supervidere, from super- ‘over’ + videre ‘to see’.

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   SUPERVISE definition: 1. to watch a person or activity to make certain that everything is done correctly, safely, etc…. Learn more.

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   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.

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   The meaning of SUPERVISE is to be in charge of : superintend, oversee. How to use supervise in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySUPERVISE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SUPERVISE meaning: 1. to watch a person or activity to make certain that everything is done correctly, safely, etc…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSUPERVISE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 meanings: 1. to direct or oversee the performance or operation of 2. to watch over so as to maintain order, etc.... Click for more definitions.

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   supervise: 1 v watch and direct Synonyms: manage , oversee , superintend Types: build order, supervise, or finance the construction of Type of: administer , administrate work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of v keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance Synonyms: monitor Types: sleuth , snoop , spy , stag ...

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › superviseSupervise - definition of supervise by The Free Dictionary

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   To manage and direct; be in charge of: supervises twenty employees; supervised the construction of the new kitchen.

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   Definition of supervise verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    supervise meaning, definition, what is supervise: to be in charge of an activity or person...: Learn more.

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