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supervision
noun su·per·vi·sion \ˌsü-pər-ˈvi-zhən\
: the action or process of watching and directing what someone does or how something is done : the action or process of supervising someone or something
Full Definition of SUPERVISION
: the action, process, or occupation of supervising; especially : a critical watching and directing (as of activities or a course of action)
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First Known Use of SUPERVISION
1640
Related to SUPERVISION
- Synonyms
- care, charge, guidance, headship, oversight, regulation, stewardship, superintendence, superintendency, surveillance
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SUPERVISION Defined for Kids
supervision
noun su·per·vi·sion \ˌsü-pər-ˈvi-zhən\
Definition of SUPERVISION for Kids
: the act of overseeing : management <… she was a bit nervous about using the oven without any adult supervision. — Lemony Snicket, The Ersatz Elevator>
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