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- [soo-per-vahyz]
- /ˈsu pərˌvaɪz/
- /ˈsuː.pə.vaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [soo-per-vahyz]
- /ˈsu pərˌvaɪz/
Definition of supervises word
- verb with object supervises to oversee (a process, work, workers, etc.) during execution or performance; superintend; have the oversight and direction of. 1
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Origin of supervises
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Medieval Latin supervīsus (past participle of supervidēre to oversee), equivalent to super- super- + vid-, stem of vidēre to see + -tus past participle suffix, with dt > s; see vision, wit2
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Parts of speech for Supervises
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
supervises popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
supervises usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with supervises
- which department supervises the national park system?
- why the state supervises banks?
- who supervises public elections in a state?
- which department supervises the federal bureau of investigation?
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