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How to pronounce supervision

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sooperVIHzhn

/ˌsu.pɚˈvɪ.ʒn̩/

4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

The act of watching and managing people or work to make sure everything is done correctly.

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Meanings & examples

noun

The act of watching and managing people or work to make sure everything is done correctly.

The new nurses work under close supervision.

The project needs better supervision.

Common phrases & grammar

close supervision · direct supervision · under supervision · provide supervision

under the supervision of + person

supervision of + person or activity

noun

Careful watching of someone to keep them safe or help them do something correctly.

Children must use the pool under adult supervision.

He needs supervision while taking the medicine.

Common phrases & grammar

adult supervision · constant supervision · medical supervision

under adult supervision

with supervision

Useful expressions

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