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Noun: supervising  'soo-pu(r)`vI-zing
  1. Management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
    - supervision, superintendence, oversight
Verb: supervise  'soo-pu(r)`vIz
  1. Watch and direct
    "Who is supervising this project?"
    - oversee, superintend, manage
     
  2. Keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
    "we are supervising the air quality"
    - monitor

See also: supervisor, supervisory

Type of: administer, administrate, direction, management, observe