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supervise

[ soo-per-vahyz ]
/ ˈsu pərˌvaɪz /
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verb (used with object), su·per·vised, su·per·vis·ing.
to oversee (a process, work, workers, etc.) during execution or performance; superintend; have the oversight and direction of.
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Origin of supervise

1580–90; <Medieval Latin supervīsus (past participle of supervidēre to oversee), equivalent to super-super- + vid-, stem of vidēre to see + -tus past participle suffix, with dt>s;see vision, wit2

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Words related to supervise

administer, conduct, deal with, direct, handle, inspect, look after, oversee, take care of, boss, chaperon, control, overlook, quarterback, run, superintend, survey, call the shots, crack the whip, keep an eye on

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British Dictionary definitions for supervise

supervise
/ (ˈsuːpəˌvaɪz) /
verb (tr)
to direct or oversee the performance or operation of
to watch over so as to maintain order, etc

Derived forms of supervise

supervision (ˌsuːpəˈvɪʒən), noun

Word Origin for supervise

C16: from Medieval Latin supervidēre, from Latin super- + vidēre to see
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