supervision
/ˌs(j)uːpəˈvɪʒən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: supervisions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act or instance of supervising.
Noun
Examples
Under his parents' supervision he drilled the holes in the wood.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Responsible oversight.
Noun
Examples
Do not attempt this without adequate supervision.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “supervision” mean?
The act or instance of supervising.
Is “supervision” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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