What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
supervising
Example
He is responsible for supervising the construction of the new building. [supervising: verb]
Example
Supervising the team's progress, she made sure everyone was on track to meet the deadline. [supervising: present participle]
oversee
Example
She was hired to oversee the company's expansion into new markets. [oversee: verb]
Example
Overseeing the production process, he made sure that all products met the company's standards. [overseeing: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Supervising is more commonly used than oversee in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between supervising and oversee?
Oversee is generally considered more formal than supervising.
