Supervise

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Pronunciation: /ˈsuːpərˌvaɪz/

Definitions of supervise

verb to oversee or direct a person or group of people in order to ensure that a task is carried out correctly

Example Sentences

A1 I supervise my little sister when she plays in the park.

A2 The teacher supervises the students during lunchtime.

B1 As a manager, I supervise a team of employees to ensure they meet their targets.

B2 The project manager supervises the progress of the construction work.

C1 The CEO supervises all departments to ensure the company is running efficiently.

C2 The head of the organization supervises the implementation of new policies.

Examples of supervise in a Sentence

formal The manager will supervise the team during the project.

informal Can you supervise the kids while I run to the store?

slang I'll be supervising the party to make sure everything stays under control.

figurative The teacher's role is to supervise the students' progress in learning.

Grammatical Forms of supervise

past tense

supervised

plural

supervises

comparative

more supervised

superlative

most supervised

present tense

supervise

future tense

will supervise

perfect tense

have supervised

continuous tense

is supervising

singular

supervisor

positive degree

supervise

infinitive

to supervise

gerund

supervising

participle

supervised

Origin and Evolution of supervise

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'supervise' originated from the Latin word 'supervidere', which is a combination of 'super' meaning 'over' and 'videre' meaning 'to see'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'supervise' has evolved to encompass the idea of overseeing or managing something or someone to ensure proper functioning or compliance with rules and regulations.