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Definition of supervise

supervise

/ˈsuːpərvaɪz/
su · per · vise
Adjective:supervisory
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Past Simple:supervised
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Past Participle:supervised
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Present Participle:supervising
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supervise Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To observe, direct, and manage the execution of a task, project, or activity, or the work of a person or group.

Example

"The senior engineer was assigned to supervise the construction of the new bridge."

2

To watch over a person or group to ensure safety, proper conduct, or compliance with rules.

Example

"Parents must closely supervise young children around the swimming pool."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin 'supervisus', the past participle of 'supervidere' ('to oversee'), formed from 'super-' ('over') and 'videre' ('to see'). It is an exact Latinate parallel of the native Germanic compound 'oversee'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Supervise. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/supervise
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