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Definition of supervision

supervision

/ˌsuː.pɚˈvɪʒ.ən/
su · per · vi · sion
Plural:supervisions
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Adjective:supervisory
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supervision Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action, process, or function of watching over, directing, or managing a person, group, project, or activity to ensure proper execution and safety.

Example

"Young children require constant adult supervision when playing near the swimming pool."

2

British At the University of Cambridge, a regular small-group or individual tutorial session in which an undergraduate student meets with an academic to discuss coursework.

Example

"She spent the entire afternoon in the college library preparing her essay for tomorrow's history supervision."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Medieval Latin supervisio, formed from the prefix super- ('over') and videre ('to see'), literally meaning 'oversight'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Supervision. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/supervision
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