supervision

noun

su·​per·​vi·​sion ˌsü-pər-ˈvi-zhən 

: the action, process, or occupation of supervising

especially : a critical watching and directing (as of activities or a course of action)

Synonyms

• care
• charge
• guidance
• headship
• oversight
• regulation
• stewardship
• superintendence
• superintendency
• surveillance

Examples of supervision in a Sentence

Young children need constant supervision.

She's responsible for the supervision of a large staff.

Recent Examples on the Web

The company said the Litho was accepted to the permanent collection of Mobile National, a French national statutory corporation under the supervision of the French Ministry of Culture that preserves and upholds the history of French furniture and also nurtures modern designs. —Sofia Celeste, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025

Teams were to be entrepreneurial in spirit, with minimal managerial supervision. —Steve Denning, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025

Combs' attorneys viewed the evidence under the supervision of law enforcement on Nov. 20 and Dec. 13, per the filing. —Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025

The Department of Correction is an executive branch office that falls under the supervision of Gov. Brad Little. —Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

supervision

noun

su·​per·​vi·​sion ˌsü-pər-ˈvizh-ən 

: the act of supervising

especially : a critical watching and directing (as of activities)