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

• care
• charge
• guidance
• headship
• oversight
• regulation
• stewardship
• superintendence
• superintendency
• surveillance

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

Connelly is accused of a bevy of misdeeds in the letter, including instructing West on how to self-administer nitrous oxide without any medical supervision or safeguards. —Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025

She was sentenced in 2018 to a maximum of 40 years of state mental health supervision. —Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025

He has since been released from the hospital, but remains under its supervision, says Arrow. —Kc Baker, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025

These components work together to build AI agents that function as digital teammates, capable of performing tasks with minimal human supervision. —Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 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)