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)
Examples of supervision in a Sentence
Young children need constant supervision.
She's responsible for the supervision of a large staff.
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John Samuels, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
After those treatments, patients were evenly split into groups that either bulked up their regular exercise routines in a three-year program that included coaching and supervision or were simply given health education.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2025
The agency also is being sued over its community cat program, which calls for releasing stray cats that may be adoptable to the outdoors without supervision.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
During at least one of his previous principal positions, Hinojosa allegedly pursued a romantic relationship with at least one young female employee under his supervision, the lawsuit reads.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for supervision
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“Supervision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supervision. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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supervision
noun
su·per·vi·sion
ˌsü-pər-ˈvizh-ən
: the act of supervising
especially
: a critical watching and directing (as of activities)
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