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)
Examples of supervision in a Sentence
Young children need constant supervision.
She's responsible for the supervision of a large staff.
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No experience is necessary and youth volunteers are welcome with adult supervision.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
The wine list immediately became one of New York’s largest and best selected, with 1,800 labels and 9,000 bottles under the supervision of Master Sommelier Josh Nadel and Robin Wright, with four other sommeliers on staff.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Additionally, Yellow has sold its most valuable properties while under court supervision and is still in the process of finding buyers for its remaining assets, namely its terminals.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2025
Prisoners sit in rows in the corridor outside their cells for the talks or are led through exercise regimens under the supervision of guards.
—Marcos Alemán and Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
The wine list immediately became one of New York’s largest and best selected, with 1,800 labels and 9,000 bottles under the supervision of Master Sommelier Josh Nadel and Robin Wright, with four other sommeliers on staff.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Additionally, Yellow has sold its most valuable properties while under court supervision and is still in the process of finding buyers for its remaining assets, namely its terminals.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2025
Prisoners sit in rows in the corridor outside their cells for the talks or are led through exercise regimens under the supervision of guards.
—Marcos Alemán and Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for supervision
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“Supervision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supervision. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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supervision
noun
su·per·vi·sion
ˌsü-pər-ˈvizh-ən
: the act of supervising
especially
: a critical watching and directing (as of activities)
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