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

Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Loathe have always been committed to self-production (their 2017 debut is their only album that credits an outside co-producer), but A Stranger to You begs for more exacting supervision. — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026

Raftelis highlighted the November caseload for one probation officer who had a total of 753 cases under their supervision. — Nathan Pilling july 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

The new review follows ones conducted by the Fed’s IG, the Government Accountability Office and Fed Governor Michael Barr, Bowman’s predecessor as vice chair for supervision. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 15 July 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)