supervision

su·per·vi·sion

noun \ˌsü-pər-ˈvi-zhən\

: the action or process of watching and directing what someone does or how something is done : the action or process of supervising someone or something

Full Definition of SUPERVISION

:  the action, process, or occupation of supervising; especially :  a critical watching and directing (as of activities or a course of action)

Examples of SUPERVISION

1. Young children need constant supervision.
2. She's responsible for the supervision of a large staff.

First Known Use of SUPERVISION

1640

Related to SUPERVISION

Synonyms

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

Related Words

monitoring, observance, observation, observing, policing; administration, control, direction, generalship, hand(s), management, running; leadership, piloting, shepherding, steering; government, reign, rule; aegis (also egis), auspices, guardianship, protection, trusteeship, tutelage

Rhymes with SUPERVISION

cell division, circumcision, double vision, imprecision, indecision, long division, short division, split decision, subdivision, tunnel vision