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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The lack of supervision, especially in school settings, only amplified the potential for cruelty.
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Jacob Beckert, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2025
That totals more than $1 trillion in assets under supervision—and that’s mostly through everyday investors, not the high net-worth individuals JPMorgan serves in other parts of its business.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025
At least 39 deaths, including 20 children, have been attributed to the use of explosive drones by a task force operated under the supervision of a foreign private military company, Vectus Global, founded by Erik Prince, the founder of the American private military contractor Blackwater.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
These controls are especially useful for younger kids who, according to the Bitwarden poll, often have little supervision despite heavy device use.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2025
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Jacob Beckert, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2025
That totals more than $1 trillion in assets under supervision—and that’s mostly through everyday investors, not the high net-worth individuals JPMorgan serves in other parts of its business.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025
At least 39 deaths, including 20 children, have been attributed to the use of explosive drones by a task force operated under the supervision of a foreign private military company, Vectus Global, founded by Erik Prince, the founder of the American private military contractor Blackwater.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
These controls are especially useful for younger kids who, according to the Bitwarden poll, often have little supervision despite heavy device use.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 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 17 Nov. 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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