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

The flight took place under the direct supervision of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is collaborating with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency on Valo’s type certification. —Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026

These formulas are used in hospitals, under medical supervision, when mother’s milk or donor milk is unavailable. —Alexander Crider, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026

According to court documents, Robinson became pregnant while under supervision. —Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026

Richard Mercado, baseball coach at Mater Dei High, does lunch supervision and believes the school’s cellphone ban has led to a remarkable change at the lunch tables. —Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 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)