supervision — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

supervision (/ˌsuː.pərˈvɪʒ.ən/)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Work & Business

🔊 /ˌsuː.pərˈvɪʒ.ən/

Meaning

Meaning: watching over work

The act of watching over a person or activity to make sure it is done correctly and safely.

Examples

🗣 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.

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Tags: work, management

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