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Supervision

Supervision means that act of one person watching over the work of another who is less skilled, usually in a work, professional, or educational context.
* In psychology and psychotherapy supervision refers to the system whereby therapists are expected to arrange another therapist for their own benefit or to discuss their work. It is part of professional good practice.
* In Great Britain the term can also mean a tutorial, that is, a meeting between a student and a teacher responsible for their learning, in education.
* In childcare and general use, the verb "to supervise" means to watch over, and is often used in the context of an adult watching children to ensure they are attended, acceptably behaved, and safe.
* Watara Supervision is a video game system.
* In telecommunication, supervision refers to the on-hook/off-hook condition of a phone line.



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