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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 Under that change, adult supervision, a log of activity and the ability for instructors to disable the tool would be required for students to use such a tool. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026 Choreography is by Celia Rowlson-Hall, making her theatrical debut, and music supervision by Or Matias. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026 Some analysts believe the investigation could give the administration a pretext to fire Michael Barr, the Fed official who was in charge of bank supervision in 2023. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026 Tony winner Danya Taymor is directing the production with choreography by Celia Rowlson-Hall and music supervision by Or Matias. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 16 Sep. 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
  • The discussions also focused on editorial oversight of CBS News and CNN, a key concern for East Coast attorneys general.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
  • And two bills by Assemblymember Diane Papan (D-San Mateo) will require oversight of data center water consumption.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of oversight
Noun
  • According to the company, its report contract draws on data from Kalshi’s API, PitchBook’s internal data, Dune databases, government filings, management commentary, and public peers’ disclosures.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine are also available, such as herbal medicine consultations and a pain management program.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of management
Noun
  • Christa Blatchford, the foundation’s executive director, said that these two new resources argue for more equitable investment in legacy stewardship.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Southeast Florida, particularly the iconic stretch known as the Palm Beaches, is a corridor where high-end culture and environmental stewardship coexist.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of stewardship
Noun
  • In fact, a 2025 study found that 28 percent of people with telogen effluvium had reduced ferritin levels, while no one in the control group had a deficiency.
    — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Also remember that anytime suspension components such as lower control arms are replaced, a wheel alignment should be performed afterward to ensure proper tire wear and handling.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of control
Noun
  • Consumer-safety or FDA guidance on temperature caps, session length or blood-pressure screening for at-home infrared devices.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The new Run Analysis feature uses live video to score running efficiency and provide personalized pace, form and heart-rate guidance, similar to feedback from an in-person coach.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of guidance
Noun
  • First cell lines enter trial operations Trial production will allow CATL to set up, optimize, and validate the equipment and manufacturing processes before series production begins.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The couple brought Apex home and were billed $5,198 for the operation, Shin said.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 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
  • We were told that Russia used these companies to hack the brains of suggestible yokels, and that only wise superintendence of social-media conversation by progressives could save the world from fascism.
    — The Editors, National Review, 31 Oct. 2022
Definition of superintendence
Noun
  • Days passed without the administration providing Impacted Party 1 any traditional support services, that would have included time off.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The county urged the Supreme Court to reject the administration's appeal, while the state of Texas submitted its own brief defending the database.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of administration

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“Supervision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervision. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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