superintend

American

[soo-per-in-tend, soo-prin-] / ˌsu pər ɪnˈtɛnd, ˌsu prɪn- /

verb (used with object)

to oversee and direct (work, processes, etc.).
to exercise supervision over (an institution, district, place, etc.).

superintend British

/ ˌsuːprɪn-, ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd /

verb

to undertake the direction or supervision (of); manage

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Other Word Forms

superintendence

noun

Etymology

Origin of superintend

From the Late Latin word superintendere, dating back to 1605–15. See super-, intend

Example Sentences

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This data isn't meant to be an end all be all with this issue, nor do I think the author of this study intends this to be so.

From New York Times • Jul. 12, 2016

The study intends to look for any interplay between environmental factors and genetic susceptibility that might contribute to autism risk in their next child.

From Nature • Nov. 2, 2011

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