Meaning & use
supervision
The act of watching over and directing work, activities, or people to ensure they are done correctly.
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The interns worked under the close supervision of a senior researcher for the summer.
Children under twelve must remain under adult supervision while swimming in the lake.
A note on using this word
Supervision implies active guidance and responsibility, not just casual observation.
Words with a similar meaning
oversightmonitoring
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