supervise

[ soo-per-vahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, su·per·vised, su·per·vis·ing.

1. to oversee (a process, work, workers, etc.) during execution or performance; superintend; have the oversight and direction of.

   Synonyms: guide, control, direct, manage

supervise

/ ˌsuːpəˈvɪʒən; ˈsuːpəˌvaɪz /

verb

1. to direct or oversee the performance or operation of
2. to watch over so as to maintain order, etc

Derived Forms

• supervision, noun

Other Words From

• non·super·vising adjective
• pre·super·vise verb (used with object) presupervised presupervising
• quasi-super·vised adjective
• un·super·vised adjective
• well-super·vised adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of supervise¹

First recorded in 1580–90; from Medieval Latin supervīsus “overseen,” past participle of supervidēre “to oversee,” from super- super- + vidēre “to see”; wit ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of supervise¹

C16: from Medieval Latin supervidēre, from Latin super- + vidēre to see

Related Words

• administer
• conduct
• deal with
• direct
• handle
• inspect
• look after
• oversee
• take care of