su ‧ per ‧ vi ‧ sion /ˌsuːpəˈvɪʒ ə n $ -pər-/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
when you supervise someone or something:
The baby needs constant supervision.
under sb’s supervision
Costumes and sets were also made under his supervision.
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COLLOCATIONS
■ adjectives
▪ close/careful supervision
Children were allowed out only under close supervision.
▪ strict supervision
Beginners should only attempt these exercises under strict supervision in a gym.
▪ constant supervision
You need to be good at working alone without constant supervision.
▪ adequate/proper supervision
Why had the parents not provided adequate supervision?
▪ medical supervision
Very low-calorie diets should only be followed under medical supervision.
▪ parental supervision
The three boys often played outside without a lot of parental supervision.
▪ direct supervision
Trainees need direct supervision for at least the first week.
▪ personal supervision
He was allowed to use the machinery without the personal supervision of the teacher.
■ verbs
▪ need/require supervision
I do not need constant supervision.
▪ provide supervision
The tutors also provide supervision for research students.