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supervision

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˌsupɝˈvɪʒən// UK //suːpəvˈɪʒən// su·per·vi·sion

n. the act of watching over a person or activity to make sure everything is done correctly and safely. You often see this at work or in schools where someone in charge checks your progress.

n. the action or process of overseeing a person, group, or activity to ensure compliance with standards, safety, or instructions.


SIMPLE

The children need constant supervision while they are swimming.

CONTEXTUAL

New employees usually work under the direct supervision of a manager for their first month on the job.

COMPLEX

Regulatory bodies provide independent supervision of the banking sector to prevent the kind of systemic risks that lead to financial crises.

Synonyms
Origin

From Latin supervisiō.

Usage

Commonly follows the prepositions 'under' or 'without'.

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