su·per·vi·sion /ˌsjuːpəˈvɪʒən/ n. 1. 监督；管理；指导 exercise effective supervision over a large fund 对一笔巨款实施有效监督 take personal supervision of 对…亲自过问 under the direct supervision of the people 在人民的直接监督下 be concerned with staff supervision 负责管理职工 2. 〈美〉(公立学校的)督学职务；督学职权