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

Budget for training, supervision and continuity alongside implementation. — Dr. Timothy J. Giardino, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

The root of the conflict is the Colorado River Compact, negotiated in 1922 among the seven states of the Colorado watershed under the supervision of the then-Secretary of Commerce, Herbert Hoover. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Trying to work with this synergic supervision is like reading welding advice threads on Reddit. — New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026

So having artificially intelligent robots who can make decisions on their own with minimal supervision from Earth is the next sci-fi logic step. — Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 22 Oct. 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)