Kilo Lingo

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feminine

/supeɾβiˈsjon/

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Translation

supervision, oversight

Word origin

From Latin super ('over') plus visio ('sight, seeing'), from videre ('to see'). The same root gives English 'vision' and 'supervise'.

Origin
Latin
Root
supervisio
English cognates
supervise, vision

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralsupervisiones

Examples

.

The supervision of the project is the manager's responsibility.

experto.

We work under the supervision of an expert.

constante .

The children need constant supervision at the pool.

¿ ?

Who is in charge of the supervision of this building site?

médica recuperación.

Medical supervision was key to her recovery.

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This word is part of lesson 91.