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supervised

 

[ ˈsuːpərˌvaɪzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

machine learning

Under the control and direction of a supervisor or trainer.

Synonyms

controlled, guided, monitored.

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Word Description / Examples
supervised

Use 'supervised' when referring to a situation where someone is overseeing a task or activity to ensure it is done correctly.

  • The project was well supervised by an experienced manager
  • The children were supervised during their playtime
controlled

This word is suitable for situations where there is a strong sense of regulation or restriction to manage how something is done.

  • The study was conducted in a controlled environment
  • Access to the building is controlled by security personnel
guided

Choose 'guided' when you are talking about giving advice, help, or direction, especially to someone who is learning or unfamiliar with something.

  • New employees are guided through the onboarding process
  • The tourists were guided through the historical sites by a knowledgeable tour guide
monitored

This word is best for situations where ongoing observation and checks are needed to track progress or maintenance.

  • The patient's vital signs are constantly monitored
  • The company monitors online activity for security purposes

Examples of usage

  • The model was trained using supervised learning.
  • In supervised learning, the algorithm learns from labeled training data.

Translations

Translations of the word "supervised" in other languages:

🇵🇹 supervisionado

🇮🇳 पर्यवेक्षित

🇩🇪 überwacht

🇮🇩 diawasi

🇺🇦 контрольований

🇵🇱 nadzorowany

🇯🇵 監督された (かんとくされた)

🇫🇷 supervisé

🇪🇸 supervisado

🇹🇷 denetimli

🇰🇷 감독된 (감독된)

🇸🇦 تحت الإشراف

🇨🇿 dohledaný

🇸🇰 dohliadaný

🇨🇳 监督的 (jiāndū de)

🇸🇮 nadzorovan

🇮🇸 undir eftirliti

🇰🇿 қадағаланған

🇬🇪 დაკონტროლებული

🇦🇿 nəzarət edilən

🇲🇽 supervisado

Etymology

The word 'supervised' originates from the Latin word 'supervidere', which means 'to oversee'. The term has been widely used in the field of machine learning to describe a learning method where the algorithm learns from labeled training data under the supervision of a human expert or trainer.

See also: supervising, supervision, supervisor, supervisory, unsupervised.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,026 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.