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

Other Wheatland School District campuses remained open Wednesday, Gouker said, with additional staff assigned for supervision and monitoring. — Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Nascimento is a consultant for the screenplay, written by Mariana Jaspe, under the supervision of Jaqueline Souza. — Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

In September 2024, the company launched Instagram Teen Accounts, which include content screening, time limits and parental-supervision features for users 13 to 17. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

Restoration of Artavazd Pelechian’s films launched by Coproduction Office in partnership with Cineteca di Bologna under the director’s supervision. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Aug. 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)