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

While her daughter sometimes runs alone with classmates and under the supervision of school coaches, at-home runs are a different matter. —Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025

The allegations span from 1970 to 2018: For nearly 50 years, the abuse of children has gone unchecked under the supervision of the state. —Alvin Lee, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2025

Five states have granted NPs full practice authority since 2021, with Utah the most recent state to remove physician supervision requirements, in 2023. —Jariel Arvin, Miami Herald, 21 June 2025

Kirkpatrick’s death and school naming In 1948, Kirkpatrick earned a master’s degree in administration and supervision from Northwestern University. —Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 June 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)