Synonyms for

Supervising

Verb / ˈsu:pɜ:ˌvaɪzɪŋ / Another word for supervising — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To oversee or direct a person or group of people performing a task

Synonyms & similar words

oversight monitor superintend supervision manage supervise superintendence oversee manage oversee direct govern control command guide lead administer regulate maintain inspect monitor superintend mind observe police

Synonyms by register

Formal

overseeing directing managing monitoring

Informal

watching over keeping an eye on minding checking up on

Literary

shepherding guiding stewarding

Antonyms

neglecting ignoring abandoning disregarding overlooking forsaking

Common collocations

  • supervising employees
  • supervising projects
  • supervising work
  • supervising research
  • supervising a team
  • supervising operations
  • supervising construction

Word family

noun supervision
verb supervise
adjective supervisory
adverb supervisingly

Usage note

Supervising implies active oversight and guidance. It is often used in professional or academic contexts. Avoid using it for casual observation where 'watching' might be more appropriate.

Example sentences

  1. My mom was supervising my little sister's homework.
  2. The teacher was supervising the students during recess.
  3. The coach was supervising the team's practice.
  4. The lifeguard was supervising the swimmers at the pool.
  5. The supervisor was supervising the workers at the factory.

Quotes

  • Supervising is not a matter of simply walking around and catching people doing things wrong. – Harold S. Geneen
  • Good supervision is not a matter of superior knowledge, but of superior attitude. – Harold S. Geneen
  • Supervision is not a matter of giving orders and taking names, but of finding out the people who are doing the work and seeing how they can do it better. – Harold S. Geneen

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