ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Supervision

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌs(j)uːpəˈvɪʒən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Supervision is a noun meaning (uncountable) The act or instance of supervising.

Meaning

(uncountable) The act or instance of supervising.

More Meanings

  1. (uncountable) Responsible oversight.
  2. (countable, Cambridge University) A tutorial session for an individual student or a small group.

Example Sentences

Do not attempt this without adequate supervision.
Under his parents' supervision he drilled the holes in the wood.

Word Forms

Synonyms for supervision

Depending on context, synonyms include oversight, superintendence, supervising.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include superintendence, oversight, supervising, supervisory, supervise, superintendency.

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