supervision

2 definitions • 8 examples

the act of watching a person or activity and making certain that everything is done correctly, safely, etc.:

Students are not allowed to handle these chemicals unless they are under the supervision of a teacher.

the activity of managing a department, project, etc. and of making sure that things are done correctly and according to the rules:

supervision of sb/sth Supervision of capital markets will help to mobilize resources for investment in the least-developed countries.

Central banks need operational independence from politicians if regulation and supervision are to be effective.

banking/financial/regulatory supervision

government/state/federal supervision

under the supervision of sb/sth Cleaning-up operations are taking place under the supervision of the EPA, but progress has been slow.

under supervision Students on the course have the opportunity to do legal work under supervision.

close/direct/strict supervision All repair work is being performed cautiously and with close supervision.