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

Thus far, even British autonomous software startups like Wayve and Oxa haven’t been allowed to conduct fully autonomous testing—without safety drivers or remote supervision—on public roads. —Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025

The fee growth largely reflects an increase in assets under supervision. —Zev Fima, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025

In a statement on Friday, the Chinese Embassy in Chile said that China strengthens supervision of the country's deep-sea fishing by conducting 24-hour monitoring of its vessels and requiring them to report their positions hourly, far exceeding international standards. —Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025

Following the temporary restraining order, DDG was ultimately allowed to see Halo, but under the supervision of a professional monitor rather than Halle. —Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 Oct. 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)