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 of supervision

• oversight
• stewardship
• management
• control
• guidance
• superintendence
• leadership

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

In many deployments, these systems operate with growing autonomy rather than constant human control, though supervision and intervention mechanisms remain common. —Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026

Arenas has been outspoken in her efforts to reform child welfare following high-profile deaths of children under county supervision, including the fentanyl overdose of infant Phoenix Castro and, most recently, the death of 2-year-old Jaxon Juarez. —Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 9 May 2026

Kids could play all day and much of the night, anywhere, without a lot of — or any — adult supervision. —Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026

The new musical will feature a book by Leah Nanako Winkler and music supervision by Or Matias, and is thought to be the first Manga to be developed into an American musical in the English language. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for supervision

• cablevision
• circumcision
• imprecision
• indecision
• subdivision
• television
• abscission
• collision
• decision
• derision
• division
• elision

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)