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
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
And each one of us has at least one weekly supervision session.
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Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2024
Camp Summit counselors include high-school juniors and seniors, college students and other adults, with all staff members trained in leadership, safety procedures, activities and supervision skills.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, new pharmaceuticals like chlorpromazine (also known as Thorazine) burst onto the scene, holding the promise to treat people with mental afflictions without the need for around-the-clock supervision.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 16 Apr. 2024
She’s taken from her family in retribution for killing the wolf, and ends up in the Spring Court, totally under his supervision.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
This kit is designed for kids 8 years and up, but some younger children (like my son) can use it, too, with some adult supervision.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024
Tesla does not yet have publicly released technology for a car to drive without human supervision.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
School officials are also hesitant to gamble with the risk of children being outdoors during the eclipse without proper supervision.
—USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Kate Hudson, who was absent from the recording of the episode in which her brother discussed the Hoffman Institute, joked that her lack of supervision prompted his mistake.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2024
Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2024
Camp Summit counselors include high-school juniors and seniors, college students and other adults, with all staff members trained in leadership, safety procedures, activities and supervision skills.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, new pharmaceuticals like chlorpromazine (also known as Thorazine) burst onto the scene, holding the promise to treat people with mental afflictions without the need for around-the-clock supervision.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 16 Apr. 2024
She’s taken from her family in retribution for killing the wolf, and ends up in the Spring Court, totally under his supervision.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
This kit is designed for kids 8 years and up, but some younger children (like my son) can use it, too, with some adult supervision.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024
Tesla does not yet have publicly released technology for a car to drive without human supervision.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
School officials are also hesitant to gamble with the risk of children being outdoors during the eclipse without proper supervision.
—USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Kate Hudson, who was absent from the recording of the episode in which her brother discussed the Hoffman Institute, joked that her lack of supervision prompted his mistake.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Supervision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supervision. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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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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