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Dictionary: su·per·vi·sion   ('pər-vĭzh'ən) pronunciation
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The act, process, or function of supervising. See synonyms at care.


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noun

  1. Authoritative control over the affairs of others: administration, direction, government, management, superintendence. See over/under.
  2. The function of watching, guarding, or overseeing: care, charge, custody, guardianship, keeping, superintendence, trust. See care for/neglect.

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Definition: management of people, project
Antonyms: serve, work


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The active administering and overseeing of all the functionings of the dental practice and the auxiliaries employed therein.

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The observation and inspection of construction work in order to ensure conformity with the contract documents; direction of the work, 1 by contractor’s personnel. Supervision is neither a duty nor a responsibility of the architect as part of his basic professional services.


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pronunciation

IN BRIEF: n. - Management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group.

pronunciation We must strike the correct balance between too much supervision, and too little supervision. — Gustav Metzman

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Supervision means the act of watching over the work or tasks of another who may lack full knowledge of the concept at hand. Supervision does not mean control of another but guidance in a work, professional or personal context.


 
 
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