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

What authorities plan next Investigators are conducting a full-scale probe into material quality, site supervision, and oversight of renovations. —Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025

The Kids' Table For some children, being banished to the kids' table is a pout-worthy punishment, but for other young’uns, the kids' table is the ultimate time to reconnect with cousins, siblings, and other young guests without constant parental supervision. —Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025

She is allowed to meet with her father, but these meetings take place with restrictions and under the supervision of a social worker. —Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Nov. 2025

However, a Waukesha County Circuit judge later ordered her release after state and county health officials completed a community supervision and housing plan. —Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 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)