supervision — The action of supervising someone or something. The process of overseeing and directing work, activities, or people to ensure proper execution.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The action of supervising someone or something. The process of overseeing and directing work, activities, or people to ensure proper execution.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
Example Sentences
- The teenage babysitter needed adult supervision to handle the triplets.
- Under his supervision, the project was completed ahead of schedule.
- The swimming pool requires lifeguard supervision at all times.
supervision
NOUN[/ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/]
The action of supervising someone or something. The process of overseeing and directing work, activities, or people to ensure proper execution.
The action of supervising someone or something. The process of overseeing and directing work, activities, or people to ensure proper execution.
Good supervision balances provision with every decision!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'supervisus,' meaning 'to oversee or watch over.' The word literally comes from the idea of looking down from above to monitor and guide.
Breakdown
super- (above/over) + vis- (to see) + -ion (noun suffix indicating action or process)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The teenage babysitter needed adult supervision to handle the triplets.”
“Under his supervision, the project was completed ahead of schedule.”
“The swimming pool requires lifeguard supervision at all times.”
“My cooking skills are so bad that even making toast requires supervision.”
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