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

• oversight
• stewardship
• management
• control
• guidance
• superintendence
• leadership

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

He was fined $500 and was placed on probation for five years, but a judge approved an early release in March 2017 based on the recommendation of community supervision officials due to Jahn’s regular reporting and compliance. —Chad De Guzman, Time, 25 Sep. 2025

Fairway also recently established new rules that require e-bike users to be over the age of 15 or under direct adult supervision. —Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025

This was far more common under the Biden administration, when immigrants reached the border and were processed by ICE before being released into the community under supervision, with future court dates. —Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025

Create apprenticeships beyond the trades, in customer success, data operations, and revenue operations, with real supervision and a clear curriculum. —Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 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)