supervision

noun

su·​per·​vi·​sion ˌsü-pər-ˈvi-zhən How to pronounce supervision (audio)
: 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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Digital Nomads Cultivate Self-Reliance That Drives Performance Working without direct supervision requires a high level of discipline. Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025 Instead, they were placed under an order of supervision, which required them to check in annually with immigration officials. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025 Infants younger than 12 months should not consume Pedialyte without a provider’s supervision. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 2 July 2025 Under the agreement, the Guard troops may only carry out the new duties under CBP's supervision, and Texas will bear any financial cost associated with the new policy. John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for supervision

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of supervision was in the 15th century

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“Supervision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supervision. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

supervision

noun
su·​per·​vi·​sion ˌsü-pər-ˈvizh-ən How to pronounce supervision (audio)
: the act of supervising
especially : a critical watching and directing (as of activities)

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