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Supervision
Definition
Supervision means the act of watching or directing a person, group, or activity to make sure that everything is done correctly and safely.
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Common collocations
- under supervision
- close supervision
- direct supervision
- medical supervision
- parental supervision
- supervision of staff
- quality supervision
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Usage note
Supervision implies active watching and directing. It is often used in professional or educational contexts. Avoid using it for casual observation.
Example sentences
- The construction workers are under the supervision of the site manager.
- The children played in the park under the supervision of their parents.
- The hospital staff closely monitors patients under their supervision.
- The government agency provides supervision of food safety regulations.
- The coach has supervision of the soccer team during practice.
Quotes
The best leader is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it. - Theodore Roosevelt
Leadership is not about being in charge. It's about taking care of those in your charge. - Simon Sinek
The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers. - Ralph Nader
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