la
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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