Meaning & use
supervising
Overseeing and directing the work or activities of other people to ensure it is done correctly.
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She spent her first year supervising a small team of new interns.
The foreman is responsible for supervising safety procedures on the construction site.
A note on using this word
Supervising implies active, ongoing oversight of people or a process, unlike 'managing,' which can include broader administrative duties.
Words with a similar meaning
overseeingmanaging
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