supervise
/ˈsuːpərvaɪz/
su · per · vise
ˈsuː · pər · vaɪz
English Definition
v. watch and direct
Significado en Español
supervisar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giám sát, quản lý
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Example Sentence
She supervises the staff.
她管理员工。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
super(on, above)+vise(see)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “supervise”?
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A
Neglect
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B
Oversee
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C
Ignore
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D
Abandon
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B — Oversee.
“supervise” means v. watch and direct
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A trained lifeguard must carefully ______ every child in the swimming pool.
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A
ignore
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B
abandon
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C
neglect
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D
supervise
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D — supervise.
“supervise” means v. watch and direct
Common questions about “supervise”
What does “supervise” mean?
supervise — v. watch and direct. In Chinese: 监督，管理.
How do you pronounce “supervise”?
supervise is pronounced /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: su · per · vise.
How do you use “supervise” in a sentence?
She supervises the staff. (她管理员工。)
What are synonyms for “supervise”?
oversee, manage — all close in meaning to supervise (v. watch and direct).
Is “supervise” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. supervise appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “supervise”?
super(on, above)+vise(see)
