To oversee for direction; to superintend; to inspect with authority; as, to supervise the construction of a steam engine, or the printing of a book.

Supervision; inspection.

To oversee a work group, leading, guiding, or commanding its efforts to produce a chosen result.

(SU per vise) v: to direct and inspect the performance of; to oversee or manage The commander will supervise the training and maintenance of all aircraft.