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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Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
In addition to serving five years in state prison, Williams has been ordered to five years of post-release supervision.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Relive Health’s Stuart location is fully equipped to offer the treatment under medical supervision.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
He got accepted and did his MA there under the supervision of legendary professor Louise Wilson.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
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 10 Oct. 2025.
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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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