英語

supervision

gb/sˌupɚvˈɪʒən/ us/sˌupɚvˈɪʒən/
B2 英語
~ 6300
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B2 action
1

oversight of people or activities

The act of watching and checking people or work to make sure everything is done well and safely.

用法パターン: under the supervision of [someone]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse the noun "supervision" with the verb "supervise" and say *"He supervisions the team"* instead of "He supervises the team". Another mistake is using it like a countable object, e.g. *"I have a supervision with my boss"* in general work contexts, where "a meeting" or "a review" is more natural. Also, some learners mix it up with "survey" or "inspection"; "supervision" is ongoing watching and guidance, not just a one-time check.
類義語
oversight (Very close in meaning, but can also refer to general responsibility at a higher level, not just active watching.) | monitoring (Focuses more on watching and checking, with less idea of giving instructions or guidance.) | management (Emphasizes organizing and leading people or work, not only watching for safety or correctness.)
対義語
neglect (Opposite because it means not giving the needed attention or care.) | autonomy (Opposite in that it means working independently without being closely watched or directed.)
コロケーション
under supervision |close supervision |direct supervision |parental supervision |constant supervision |lack of supervision
テーマ
work |education |law |family |business |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Children must be kept under adult supervision at the swimming pool.
  • The new employees are still working under close supervision until they learn the procedures.
  • Due to safety concerns, all construction work will continue under the supervision of a qualified engineer.
  • The lab requires strict supervision when students handle chemicals.
  • Poor supervision at the factory led to several serious accidents.
学習者向け例文
  • The kids can play outside only with adult supervision.
  • New staff work under the supervision of a manager.
  • Because of the risk, this machine needs careful supervision.
  • Without good supervision, the workers made many mistakes.
  • He left the child at home without any supervision.
unknown technical C1 action
2

structured guidance for professionals

Regular meetings where a more experienced professional guides and checks the work of a less experienced professional, especially in jobs like counseling or social work.

用法パターン: receive supervision from [someone]
よくある間違い:
Learners may not realize this is a specialized, technical use and try to use "supervision" in everyday jobs where "training" or "coaching" is more natural. Some also think "clinical supervision" means watching a medical operation, but in psychology and counseling it mainly means guided discussion about cases, not physically watching the work.
類義語
mentoring (Similar, but often broader and less formal; may focus more on career advice than checking specific professional practice.) | consultation (Usually a one-time or occasional discussion, not an ongoing structured relationship like formal supervision.)
対義語
unsupervised practice (Describes working alone without the guided support that professional supervision provides.)
コロケーション
clinical supervision |professional supervision |receive supervision |supervision session |group supervision |supervision meeting
テーマ
psychology |education |work |health
例文
  • All trainee therapists must attend weekly clinical supervision throughout their training.
  • In social work, regular supervision helps practitioners reflect on difficult cases and avoid burnout.
  • Newly qualified teachers receive professional supervision during their first year in the classroom.
  • Her supervision focuses on ethical issues and maintaining clear boundaries with clients.
  • The hospital requires documented supervision hours before nurses can work independently in the intensive care unit.
学習者向け例文
  • Trainee counselors have supervision every week.
  • During supervision, she talks about her cases with a senior therapist.
  • He needs more hours of clinical supervision before he can get his license.
  • Group supervision lets young social workers share their problems at work.
  • In many countries, teachers get supervision in their first year of work.
文法
辞書形
supervision
IPA
GB/sˌupɚvˈɪʒən/
US/sˌupɚvˈɪʒən/
音節・強勢
su - per - vi - sion (4音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (per)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: supervision
  • Plural: supervision, supervisions
関連語
Forms
supervisions noun
Core family
supervise verb B2 supervisor noun B1
Related words
supervisory adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unsupervised adjective B2
表現

in need of supervision

1
/ˈɪn nˈid əv sˌupɚvˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase

requiring someone to watch you

Needing another person to watch and control what you do, because you may behave badly or unsafely.

例文
  • After seeing how he drove, we decided he was definitely in need of supervision.
  • Some patients with dementia are always in need of supervision for their own safety.

under the supervision of

1
/ˈʌndɚ ðə sˌupɚvˈɪʒən əv/
fixed phrase

being watched by a named person

Being watched and checked by a named person who is in charge.

例文
  • The interns will work under the supervision of Dr. Malik.
  • All construction took place under the supervision of a certified architect.

with minimal supervision

1
/wˈɪθ mˈɪnəməl sˌupɚvˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase

with very little oversight

With only a small amount of watching and checking from a person in charge.

例文
  • The job requires someone who can work independently with minimal supervision.
  • She showed that she could manage the project with minimal supervision.

under supervision

1
/ˈʌndɚ sˌupɚvˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase

being watched by authority

Being watched and checked by a person in charge.

例文
  • The prisoner is allowed to work outside the cell, but only under supervision.
  • All experiments with animals must be carried out under supervision.

under supervision

2
/ˈʌndɚ sˌupɚvˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase

While being watched by someone in charge

with a responsible person watching and checking what you do

例文
  • New staff must work under supervision for the first month.
  • The experiment was carried out under the supervision of a senior scientist.
  • Children are only allowed in the workshop under adult supervision.

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