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Supervise

🔄 Synonyms of "Supervise"

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WordDefinition
manageverb(transitive) To direct or be in charge of.
overseeverb(figuratively) To supervise, guide, review or direct the actions of a person or group.
superintendverbTo oversee the work of others; to supervise.
ride herd onverb(transitive, idiomatic, US) To supervise a group of people and their work.
monitornoun(computing) A device similar to a television set used as to give a graphical display of the output from a computer.

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WordDefinition
superintendverbTo oversee the work of others; to supervise.
ride herd onverb(transitive, idiomatic, US) To supervise a group of people and their work.
monitorverb(computing) A device similar to a television set used as to give a graphical display of the output from a computer.
manageverb(transitive) To direct or be in charge of.
overseeverb(figuratively) To supervise, guide, review or direct the actions of a person or group.
supervisionnoun(uncountable) The act or instance of supervising.
supervisoryOf, pertaining to, or in the capacity of a supervisor
superintendentnounA person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something.
governverb(transitive) To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.
mentorverb(transitive) To act as someone's mentor.
monitoringnounThe carrying out of surveillance on, or continuous or regular observation of, an environment or people in order to detect signals, movements or changes of state or quality.
authoritynoun(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
guideverbSomeone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation, or to lead them through dangerous terrain.
regulateverbTo control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.
surveillancenounClose observation of an individual or group; person or persons under suspicion.
controlverb(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
frameverb(transitive) To fit, as for a specific end or purpose; make suitable or comfortable; adapt; adjust.
verifyverb(transitive) To confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something.
scrutiniseverb(transitive) To examine something with great care.
inspectverbTo examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize.

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