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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These professionals will have a master’s degree in veterinary clinical care and must work under the supervision of a licensed Colorado veterinarian.
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Jo Myers, The Denver Post, 26 June 2024
These are all tasks that today’s generative AI models can perform to some degree—although their output often still requires human supervision.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 25 June 2024
Strategic interior architecture can make a space feel open while creating natural separation for the kitchen, but some families might prefer clear sight lines, particularly parents with young children who require close supervision.
—Sophie Aliece Hollis, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2024
Getting the drug, or a derivative of it, through a vein or as a squirt up the nose requires close medical supervision in a clinic, however, making these options hard for some people to access or even to do.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 24 June 2024
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Jo Myers, The Denver Post, 26 June 2024
These are all tasks that today’s generative AI models can perform to some degree—although their output often still requires human supervision.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 25 June 2024
Strategic interior architecture can make a space feel open while creating natural separation for the kitchen, but some families might prefer clear sight lines, particularly parents with young children who require close supervision.
—Sophie Aliece Hollis, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2024
Getting the drug, or a derivative of it, through a vein or as a squirt up the nose requires close medical supervision in a clinic, however, making these options hard for some people to access or even to do.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 24 June 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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