Supervisión (en. Supervision)
/su.peɾ.biˈsi.on/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of observing and controlling the execution of an activity to ensure its proper development.
The supervision of the project is done weekly.
La supervisión del proyecto se realiza semanalmente.
Command and direction over a group of people or tasks.
The supervision of the team is essential for success.
La supervisión del equipo es fundamental para el éxito.
Activity that involves evaluating compliance with standards or procedures.
The supervision of compliance with safety standards is paramount.
La supervisión del cumplimiento de las normas de seguridad es primordial.
Etymology
From Latin 'supervisio', meaning 'vision over'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
effective supervision
monitoring and control that achieves the expected results.
supervisión efectiva
under supervision
when someone is being observed or controlled.
bajo supervisión
supervision meeting
meeting to evaluate the progress of a project.
reunión de supervisión
Related Words
supervisor
Person in charge of carrying out the supervision.
supervisor
to supervise
To exercise the action of supervision.
supervisar
supervised
That is under the action of supervision.
supervisado
Slang Meanings
Total control over an activity or group.
That meeting was a thorough supervision, where nothing was left to chance.
Esa reunión fue una supervisión a fondo, donde no se dejó nada al azar.
Being aware of everything that happens.
You're always under supervision, you know everything that happens in the office.
Siempre estás en supervisión, sabes todo lo que pasa en la oficina.