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

Meanwhile, dancers Joan Rodriguez and Jordyn Santiago got to choreograph new work under Berkett’s supervision. —Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026

Music supervision is led by Dash and Nicolette Durham. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026

Since the incident, Fitzsimmons has been under the supervision of her parents and has been unable to pursue visitation or custody of her son due to a judge's order. —Kristina Rex, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026

Investigators allege the principal at the school instructed the 62-year-old not to be alone with the student, but instead of assigning adult supervision, another student, described as autistic, was present while the two were in the same area. —Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 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)