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supervise

v.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈsupɝˌvaɪz// UK //sˈuːpəvˌaɪz// su·per·vise Archaic

v. to watch over a person or a task to make sure everything is done correctly and safely. You often do this when you are in charge of a group of workers or students.

v. to oversee the execution of a task, process, or the performance of workers to ensure compliance with standards. Transitive — requires a direct object representing the person or activity being managed.


SIMPLE

A teacher must supervise the children during the field trip.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager will supervise the installation of the new software to ensure no data is lost during the transition.

COMPLEX

Senior architects are expected to supervise junior staff while simultaneously managing client expectations and ensuring that every technical drawing adheres to local building codes.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from Medieval Latin supervisus, from supervidere, from Latin super + videre. Doublet of survey.

Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object; it is frequently used in professional and educational contexts.

Pitfall

he supervises on the projecthe supervises the projectSupervise is a transitive verb and does not require a preposition like 'on' or 'over' before the object.

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