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

• 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

Digital Nomads Cultivate Self-Reliance That Drives Performance Working without direct supervision requires a high level of discipline. —Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025

Instead, they were placed under an order of supervision, which required them to check in annually with immigration officials. —Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025

Infants younger than 12 months should not consume Pedialyte without a provider’s supervision. —Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 2 July 2025

Under the agreement, the Guard troops may only carry out the new duties under CBP's supervision, and Texas will bear any financial cost associated with the new policy. —John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 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)