noun
supervision
soo-per-VIH-zhuhn/ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒn/
The act of overseeing people or activities.
The instructor provides supervision as the children practice swimming.
Etymology
“Seeing over” work became overseeing it: not simply observing what happens, but taking charge of others’ performance and directing it.
In context
supervision requires monitoring counselor performance through observation both general you know when they come into supervision are they prepared do they have their notes written
More examples
- The project required close supervision.
- She worked under experienced supervision.
- Supervision continued throughout the shift.
Forms
supervision
supervise verb — oversee people or their work
supervisor noun — a person who oversees work
Similar words
- oversight
- Emphasizes monitoring and responsibility for work.
- management
- Includes planning and decisions as well as watching work.