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supervision
What does supervision mean?
supervision (noun): responsible oversight.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use supervision in a sentence?
- Do not attempt this without adequate supervision. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Where does supervision come from?
From Latin supervisiō.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of supervision?
Words related to supervision
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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the middle of the day
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an adult female human
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a period of 100 years
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responsible oversight
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situation
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oversight
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community
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character
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