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)
Examples of supervision in a Sentence
Young children need constant supervision.
She's responsible for the supervision of a large staff.
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Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Compared with the year-ago period, the segment benefited from a 10% increase in management and other fees, driven by a 5% increase in average assets under supervision, a 5% increase in private banking and lending, and a 4% increase in incentive fees.
—CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Under current law, individuals who are clearly in need of treatment may be released back into the community without appropriate placement, supervision, or ongoing care.
—Mike Johnston, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
No condition or combination of conditions — including supervision, electronic monitoring, or no-contact orders can reasonably mitigate this danger.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
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Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Compared with the year-ago period, the segment benefited from a 10% increase in management and other fees, driven by a 5% increase in average assets under supervision, a 5% increase in private banking and lending, and a 4% increase in incentive fees.
—CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Under current law, individuals who are clearly in need of treatment may be released back into the community without appropriate placement, supervision, or ongoing care.
—Mike Johnston, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
No condition or combination of conditions — including supervision, electronic monitoring, or no-contact orders can reasonably mitigate this danger.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for supervision
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“Supervision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supervision. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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supervision
noun
su·per·vi·sion
ˌsü-pər-ˈvizh-ən
: the act of supervising
especially
: a critical watching and directing (as of activities)
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