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)
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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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And each one of us has at least one weekly supervision session.
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Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2024
Camp Summit counselors include high-school juniors and seniors, college students and other adults, with all staff members trained in leadership, safety procedures, activities and supervision skills.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
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Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2024
Camp Summit counselors include high-school juniors and seniors, college students and other adults, with all staff members trained in leadership, safety procedures, activities and supervision skills.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Supervision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supervision. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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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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