supervised
v.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 or a project.
v. to oversee the execution of a task, process, or the performance of a person to ensure compliance with standards or safety protocols. Transitive — requires a direct object representing the entity being managed.
She supervised the children while they played in the park.
The senior engineer supervised the installation of the new cooling system to ensure it met all safety regulations.
Throughout the duration of the clinical trial, the lead researcher supervised the data collection process to maintain the integrity of the results and prevent any procedural bias.
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.