Supervision
/ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
Definitions
The act of watching over someone or something; directing and controlling them.
/ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
The act of supervising; the process of overseeing and controlling something.
The company requires strict supervision of all financial transactions.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're at a playground, and there's an adult watching to make sure everyone is safe and following the rules. That's supervision! It means keeping an eye on things.
👶 For kids: When someone is watching over you and making sure you're doing okay, that's supervision!
More Examples
The quality of the work improved under close supervision.
The children were left without adequate supervision, and a mishap occurred.
How It's Used
"The project manager provided constant supervision to ensure the team met its deadlines."
"Children require adult supervision during school field trips."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
under supervision
Being watched and directed by someone in authority.
"The intern worked under the supervision of a senior doctor."
direct supervision
When someone is watching you at all times.
"The prisoners were under direct supervision."
From Middle French *supervision*, from Late Latin *supervisionem*, from Latin *super* ('over') + *videre* ('to see').
The word 'supervision' has been used since the late 16th century, with its meaning evolving to cover a broader range of oversight activities.
Memory tip
Think of the 'vision' a supervisor has, always looking over the situation.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: super (over) + videre (to see)