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Supervision: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：close monitoring for safety (supervision)
supervision
/ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
n.
The act of watching over someone to make sure they do things correctly and safely.
close monitoring for safety
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/kloʊs ˈmɒnɪtərɪŋ fɔr ˈseɪfti/
n.
The act of watching over someone to ensure they follow procedures and remain safe.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'super-' (over) and 'videre' (to see), meaning to oversee.
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'super vision' – having a superior view to watch over tasks.
📖 Example
The science teacher provided close supervision during the chemistry experiment to ensure all students followed safety procedures.
The teacher closely monitored the experiment to maintain safety.
🔗 Collocations
under supervision – being watched over by someone
close supervision – intensive monitoring
parental supervision – oversight by parents
🔄 Synonyms
oversight (n.) – the act of supervising something
monitoring (n.) – observing and checking the progress or quality of something
surveillance (n.) – close observation, especially of a suspected person or area
🚫 Antonyms
neglect (n.) – failure to care for something properly
abandonment (n.) – the action of leaving something or someone permanently
🌱 Derivatives
supervise (v.) – to watch over and direct
supervisor (n.) – a person who supervises
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Latin 'supervisio', meaning 'oversight'. Used in English since the 15th century, commonly in management and education for monitoring and guidance.
Meaning 2：guidance during learning (supervision)
supervision
/ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
n.
The act of guiding and helping someone, especially while they are learning or practicing a skill.
guidance during learning
➕
/ˈɡaɪdəns ˈdʊrɪŋ ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
n.
The act of providing direction and assistance to someone while they are acquiring or practicing a skill.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Under the careful supervision of her coach, she improved her swimming technique significantly.
With her coach's attentive guidance, she enhanced her swimming skills.
🔗 Collocations
professional supervision – guidance by an expert
clinical supervision – oversight in a therapeutic setting
supervision session – a period dedicated to guidance
🔄 Synonyms
guidance (n.) – advice or information aimed at resolving a problem
instruction (n.) – the action of teaching someone
mentorship (n.) – guidance provided by a mentor
🚫 Antonyms
independence (n.) – the fact of not being influenced or controlled by others
autonomy (n.) – the right or condition of self-government
🌱 Derivatives
supervise (v.) – to watch over and direct
supervisor (n.) – a person who supervises
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