Supervise: meaning, definitions and examples
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supervise
[ ˈsuːpərvaɪz ]
at work
To supervise means to oversee and direct the work of others to ensure that tasks are completed correctly and efficiently.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| supervise |
Used when overseeing someone's work or behavior to ensure jobs are done correctly, especially in a professional or educational setting.
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| monitor |
Used when you need to observe or keep track of processes or situations over time without necessarily intervening.
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| manage |
Commonly used in professional or organizational contexts where you are responsible for controlling or organizing resources, people, or tasks.
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| direct |
Appropriate for situations where you are giving specific instructions or guidance to someone, often associated with leadership roles or creative fields.
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Examples of usage
- He supervises a team of developers to ensure the project is completed on time.
- The manager supervises the production line to maintain quality standards.
- The teacher supervises the students during the exam to prevent cheating.
Translations
Translations of the word "supervise" in other languages:
🇵🇹 supervisionar
🇮🇳 निरीक्षण करना
🇩🇪 überwachen
🇮🇩 mengawasi
🇺🇦 наглядати
🇵🇱 nadzorować
🇯🇵 監督する (kantoku suru)
🇫🇷 superviser
🇪🇸 supervisar
🇹🇷 denetlemek
🇰🇷 감독하다 (gamdokhada)
🇸🇦 يشرف (yushrif)
🇨🇿 dohlížet
🇸🇰 dohliadať
🇨🇳 监督 (jiāndū)
🇸🇮 nadzorovati
🇮🇸 hafa yfirumsjón með
🇰🇿 қадағалау
🇬🇪 მეთვალყურეობა
🇦🇿 nəzarət etmək
🇲🇽 supervisar
Etymology
The word 'supervise' originated from the Latin word 'supervidere', which means 'to oversee'. The concept of supervision has been important throughout history in various fields, including work environments, education, and management.
See also: super, superb, superficial, superfluous, superior, superlative.