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adjective

supervised

adj.
US /ˈsupɝˌvaɪzd/ UK /sˈuːpəvˌaɪzd/ su·per·vised

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    done while someone in charge watches you to make sure everything is safe and correct.

    occurring under the oversight or direction of a person in authority to ensure compliance or safety.

    Simple

    The children are allowed to use the swimming pool only during supervised hours.

    In context

    The internship provides a supervised environment where medical students can practice clinical skills under the direct observation of senior consultants.

    Usage

    Often used to describe activities, study sessions, or visits.

He also faces a penalty of between five years of supervised release and lifetime supervised release, along with a fine of up to $250,000.

Toronto Sun· 26 Aug 2026

He published more than 140 papers and supervised dozens of researchers.

The Guardian· 10 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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