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supervision

[ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən]

supervision Definition

the act of watching a person or activity and making certain that everything is done correctly, safely, etc..

Using supervision: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "supervision" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The children were playing under the supervision of their nanny.

  • Example

    The construction site requires constant supervision to ensure safety.

  • Example

    The new employee will work under the supervision of the manager.

supervision Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for supervision

Phrases with supervision

  • when someone is being watched closely by another person who is responsible for them

    Example

    The patient was placed under direct supervision after the surgery.

  • a legal order that requires someone to be supervised by a social worker or probation officer

    Example

    The court issued a supervision order for the juvenile offender.

  • a charge for the service of supervising something or someone

    Example

    The company charges a supervision fee for managing the investment portfolio.

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Summary: supervision in Brief

Supervision [ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən] refers to the act of overseeing a person or activity to ensure that it is done correctly and safely. It is often used in contexts such as child care, construction sites, and employment. Examples include 'The children were playing under the supervision of their nanny.' and 'The new employee will work under the supervision of the manager.' Phrases like 'direct supervision' and 'supervision order' denote specific types of supervision.

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