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su·per·vise (so̵̅o̅′pər vīz′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb supervised -·vised′, supervising -·vis′·ing

to oversee, direct, or manage (work, workers, a project, etc.); superintend

Etymology: < ML supervisus, pp. of supervidere < L super- (see super-) + videre, to see: see vision

Related Forms:

  • supervision su′·per·vi′·sion (-viz̸h′ən) noun

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supervise Synonyms

supervise

v.

oversee, conduct, control; see manage 1.


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supervise Usage Examples

Object

  • trainee: The author suggests that experienced nurse prescribers should be able to supervise trainees.

Modifying Another Word

  • adequately: There was no issue that Mrs Flynn does not adequately supervise the children.
  • jointly: They have been joined by Craig Bailey, jointly supervised by David Green at King's College.

Preposition: by

  • physician: The use of Dioralyte Relief in patients with these conditions should be supervised by a physician.
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