Definition of supervision
: the action, process, or occupation of supervising; especially : a critical watching and directing (as of activities or a course of action)
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Examples of supervision in a Sentence
Young children need constant supervision.
She's responsible for the supervision of a large staff.
Recent Examples of supervision from the Web
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Randal Quarles was formally nominated for the job—technically a vice-chairmanship with a brief covering financial supervision—on July 11th.
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The storefront sites give addicts clean syringes, medical supervision and freedom from arrest.
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In 2009, Pennsylvania health regulators released Golden LivingCenter-West Shore in Camp Hill after 17 months of supervision.
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The storefront sites give addicts clean syringes, medical supervision and freedom from arrest.
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The musical supervision and orchestra are conducted by Patti Garwood.
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Collins, who has been open about her past struggles with eating disorders, lost weight (under supervision) for the emotional role.
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The U.S. government hasn’t legalized marijuana and still classifies it as a Schedule I drug — with high potential for abuse, no accepted medical use and no safe use under medical supervision.
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Anti-abortion activists argue against the safety of using this method outside a doctor's office, and have even argued that states should require stricter medical supervision for abortion medication.
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First Known Use of supervision
15th century
SUPERVISION Defined for English Language Learners
supervision
playDefinition of supervision for English Language Learners
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: the action or process of watching and directing what someone does or how something is done : the action or process of supervising someone or something
SUPERVISION Defined for Kids
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: the act of overseeing : management … she was a bit nervous about using the oven without any adult supervision. — Lemony Snicket, The Ersatz Elevator
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