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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Like other newer clubs, the restrooms have the sinks in a common area outside the toilets to offer more supervision and prevent shenanigans.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The child could then be seen throwing something at a classroom door multiple times and left in the hallway without supervision, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Officials said contingency plans include take-home instruction materials, online learning options, continued access to meals and student support services, as well as plans to identify child supervision locations.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
As with earlier strikes, during the 2019 teachers walkout, administrators crossed teachers’ picket lines to keep schools open and hold things together — overseeing food distribution and student supervision during the six-day work stoppage.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The child could then be seen throwing something at a classroom door multiple times and left in the hallway without supervision, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Officials said contingency plans include take-home instruction materials, online learning options, continued access to meals and student support services, as well as plans to identify child supervision locations.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
As with earlier strikes, during the 2019 teachers walkout, administrators crossed teachers’ picket lines to keep schools open and hold things together — overseeing food distribution and student supervision during the six-day work stoppage.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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 11 Apr. 2026.
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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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