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

Releasing more prisoners to parole, halfway houses or intensive supervision could alleviate the pressure within prisons, the report found, but also raises safety concerns. —Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025

As part of her sentence, Bergmann will be on extended supervision for six years following incarceration. —Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025

The movie was shot by Brent Mata, with special makeup effects by Vincent Van Dyke (Halloween, Nope), costumes by Chantal Thomas (Oscar-nominated for Everything Everywhere All At Once), production design by David Dean Ebert, and music supervision by Alix Brown. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2025

Once nursing has ended, stronger options such as hydroquinone, tretinoin, or chemical peels can be considered under a dermatologist's supervision. —Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Dec. 2025

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)