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supervision

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Noun — The act of overseeing or directing work or people.

How to use supervision

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under supervision close supervision lack of supervision

Etymology

From Latin supervisio.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “supervision” mean?

The word “supervision” means the act of overseeing or directing work or people. In plain terms, the act of watching over and directing an activity or group of people.

How do you pronounce “supervision”?

“Supervision” is pronounced soo-puh-VIH-zhuhn (/ˌsupɚˈvɪʒən/ in IPA).

How do you use “supervision” in a sentence?

Here is “supervision” used in a sentence: “The interns work under close supervision for the first month.”

What part of speech is “supervision”?

“Supervision” is a noun.

Where does the word “supervision” come from?

The word “supervision” comes from Latin.

Is “supervision” a common word?

“Supervision” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

What is the difference between supervision and management?

Management covers the broader job of planning, organising, and making decisions about resources and goals. Supervision is the more hands-on part of overseeing people's day-to-day work to make sure it is done correctly, so a manager may also supervise but the two roles are not identical.

What is the difference between supervision and oversight?

Oversight is general, higher-level responsibility for making sure something is done properly, often at a distance. Supervision involves closer, more direct overseeing and directing of the actual work or workers as it happens.

What is the difference between supervision and monitoring?

Monitoring means watching or tracking something to check its status, without necessarily controlling it. Supervision goes further by including the authority to direct the work and take responsibility for the people doing it.

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