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 music supervision on this show is really kind of a consistent slay. —Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026

The center offers services and supervision designed to help people address issues such as mental health challenges, substance use, and housing instability. —CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026

The family also details Transdev’s allegedly negligent training, supervision and safety precautions leading up to the accident. —Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026

Increases should be clearly tied to deputies, supervision, training, equipment and reasonable administrative support. —Rajiv Bhateja, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 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)