supervision

noun
UK: /ˌsuːpəˈvɪʒən/
US: /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

  1. The act of watching someone or something to ensure everything is done correctly and safely.

    1. The children played under the close supervision of their parents.
    2. The construction work requires constant supervision to prevent accidents.

  2. The job of managing or directing someone or something.

    1. He needs supervision at work to avoid making mistakes.
    2. The project was completed under the supervision of a senior engineer.

Synonyms

oversight management direction control charge administration

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "supervision" in English means: The act of watching someone or something to ensure everything is done correctly and safely., The job of managing or directing someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "supervision" is /ˌsuːpəˈvɪʒən/ in British English and /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "supervision": oversight, management, direction, control, charge, administration.

Example usage of "supervision": "The children played under the close supervision of their parents.". More examples on the page.