supervise — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

supervise (/ˈsuːpəvaɪz/)

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🔊 /ˈsuːpəvaɪz/

Meaning

Meaning: oversee work

To watch a person or activity to make sure things are done correctly.

Examples

🗣 A senior nurse will supervise the new trainees during their first month on the ward.

Etymology

From medieval Latin ‘supervidere’ (to oversee), from ‘super-‘ and ‘videre’.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in workplaces, education, and safety contexts.

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Tags: work, management

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