Origin: Latin prefix super-
Supervised has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
past participle of supervise
"The new interns worked in the office and were supervised by their senior colleagues all day long."
In plain English: To be supervised means to have someone watching over you while you do something so they can make sure everything is safe and correct.
"The teacher supervised the students while they worked on their science project in the lab."
under observation or under the direction of a superintendent or overseer
"supervised play"
Done under supervision; watched.
"The new intern worked alongside a senior engineer to ensure her tasks were completed correctly under direct supervision."
In plain English: Supervised means being watched and guided by someone else to make sure you stay safe and do things correctly.
"The project was completed under supervised guidance by an experienced mentor."