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

All this is designed to allow patients to focus on recovery while receiving consistent medical supervision and ongoing post-operative care. —Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026

Prosecutors say Zarutska was stabbed to death aboard a Charlotte light-rail train by Brown, a repeat offender with an extensive criminal history who was under state supervision at the time of the attack. —Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026

Twitch requires users to be at least 13 years old, and those aged 13-17 must be under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. —Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026

The aircraft can also be used for ocean monitoring, maritime supervision, and even weather modification, according to a report from CGTN. —Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 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)