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

Two years will be served in actual custody, and the remainder on mandatory supervision, the DA's Office said. —Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026

Per his release, the rapper must follow strict guidelines for the next five years, such as no alcohol, drug testing, and federal supervision when opening bank accounts. —Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026

In August 2022, the 34-year-old rapper pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine and he was sentenced to six years behind bars in addition to five years of post-release supervision in May 2023. —Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026

An assessment in the hiring, training, skills and supervision of campus security officers is imperative. —Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 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)