supervision

noun

ˌsü-pər-ˈvi-zhən How to pronounce supervision (audio)
Definition of supervisionnext
1
as in oversight
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control one of your responsibilities will be the supervision of all fund-raising activities for the club

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2
as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something one of the senior editors took over supervision of the project while the editor-in-chief was on maternity leave

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Recent Examples of supervision The certification simply has to articulate clearly why supervision is needed and the degree to which the individual depends on others for protection, not merely for convenience or preference. — James Lange, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The show also scored nominations for production design, casting, directing, cinematography, picture editing, music composition, music supervision, sound editing, sound mixing and writing. — Peter White, Deadline, 8 July 2026 Its El Segundo location has the El Segundo Clubhouse, which the club’s website describes as a 14,000-square-foot childcare center, where kids participate in activities under supervision. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 July 2026 The musical features a book by Jenna Clark Embrey and Molly Beach Murphy, which music and lyrics by Train, choreography by David Neumann, direction by Lorin Latarro and music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Brian Usifer. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for supervision
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervision
  1. oversight
  2. management
  3. stewardship
  4. control
  5. guidance
  6. operation
  7. superintendence
  8. administration
Noun
  • To summarize, physical AI governance is an extension of operational and safety governance, and the boards best positioned are ones that import high-reliability-organization oversight practices rather than scaling up their AI ethics frameworks.
    — Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Kill switches are not magic off buttons and do not replace careful regulation, physical containment or public oversight.
    — Tara Deans, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
Definition of oversight
Noun
  • Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration sent regulatory priorities to the nation’s regional fishery councils, which environmentalists say reveal a direct attack on fishery management and ocean conservation.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • This necessitates a fundamental shift in corporate risk management.
    — Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of management
Noun
  • The American experiment, though imperfect, requires each generation's stewardship through hard work, community building, and creating opportunities, ensuring the dream is renewed, not just consumed.
    — Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Based on the chaos that has ensued at CBS News under her watch, many CNN insiders are concerned over her possible stewardship of an even larger and more complex organization.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of stewardship
Noun
  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
    — KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • With Australia closing in on a winner in regulation with its young attack, Egypt settled in over the final 20 minutes or so to regain control of possession and find the more consistent threats on goal.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026
Definition of control
Noun
  • Researchers, gardening experts and horticulturists offered some guidance on the handling, recultivation and cleanup that can keep you and your garden in good health.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of guidance
Noun
  • Crews remained at the scene Friday night searching for hot spots and completing mop-up operations.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
  • Still, the tour doesn’t shy away from the mission’s sins over its 250 years, demystifying how supposedly carefree life was during the height of its operations before the United States conquered Mexico.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of operation
Noun
  • Their huge fortunes are the legitimate wages of superintendence; in the struggle for existence, money is the token of success.
    — Jeffery Vacante, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2025
  • The era of progressive superintendence ironically began with the spread of disinformation, Buzzfeed’s release of the infamous Trump dossier.
    — The Editors, National Review, 31 Oct. 2022
Definition of superintendence
Noun
  • The event was hosted by Freedom 250, the group working with the administration to put on anniversary events.
    — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The administration has said in court filings that its information also discusses slavery.
    — Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
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