English · Work & Business
supervision
/ˌsuː.pərˈvɪʒ.ən/
[/ˌsuː.pərˈvɪʒ.ən/]
watching over work
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The act of watching over a person or activity to make sure it is done correctly and safely.
Example
The children completed the experiment under the careful supervision of their science teacher.
The children completed the experiment under the careful supervision of their science teacher.
Etymology
From medieval Latin 'supervisio', from 'supervidere' (to oversee).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in workplaces, schools, and any setting needing oversight.