supervise
verb
su·per·vise
ˈsü-pər-ˌvīz 
supervised; supervising
: to be in charge of : superintend, oversee
supervise a large staff
supervised the ship's daily operations
Synonyms
Examples of supervise in a Sentence
The builder supervised the construction of the house.
She supervises a staff of 30 workers.
Recent Examples on the Web
In addition to the new format, the plans are to infuse the broadcast with more 60 Minutes content and correspondents, with that show’s executive producer Bill Owens expanding his role and serving as supervising producer of the evening newscast.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2024
Key Takeaways Free-range parenting is when parents allow their children to have independence and do not closely supervise every activity.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 30 July 2024
Family-friendly Offerings Sun Princess is a great choice for those with kids, and the ship has youth and teen centers with counselors supervising age-appropriate activities for ages 6 months to 17 years.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2024
Tully supervised the detective unit at the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office, where Proctor worked.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 25 July 2024
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2024
Key Takeaways Free-range parenting is when parents allow their children to have independence and do not closely supervise every activity.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 30 July 2024
Family-friendly Offerings Sun Princess is a great choice for those with kids, and the ship has youth and teen centers with counselors supervising age-appropriate activities for ages 6 months to 17 years.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2024
Tully supervised the detective unit at the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office, where Proctor worked.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 25 July 2024
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“Supervise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supervise. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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Etymology
from Latin supervisus, past participle of supervidēre "to oversee," from super- "over, above" and vidēre "to see" — related to vision
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