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

The intervention group halted their blood sugar and blood pressure medications under medical supervision and began an intensive 800- to 900-calorie daily diet. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

After fine-tuning, the resulting model applied similar reasoning to human supervision. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026

An independent committee found that the Housing Bureau's independent checking unit, the Buildings Department, the Fire Services Department and the Labor Department had deficiencies in their supervision work, Lee said. — Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026

Calvo also highlighted the promotion of eight firefighters to lieutenant, the department’s first level of supervision. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 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)