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

Once nursing has ended, stronger options such as hydroquinone, tretinoin, or chemical peels can be considered under a dermatologist's supervision. —Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Dec. 2025

Avoid abandoning any fire without supervision. —Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025

This includes not providing adequate care, supervision or food and abusing the minor, according to the statute. —Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Dec. 2025

Thomas Hudson also testified, arguing that his 9-year-old child may be at risk under Shauntel’s supervision in the wake of Anna’s death. —Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025

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)