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

Tyson had been released from state prison on April 6 after serving 24 years on a kidnapping and theft case and was almost immediately declared a post-release control supervision violator for failing to report to a parole officer, according to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. —CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024

At the time, Biden urged regulators to reinstate safeguards for banks with assets between $100 billion and $250 billion and to strengthen supervision over financial institutions. —Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024

The Bayshore Mall in Glendale is implementing a new policy that will require adult supervision for those 17 and younger on certain days and hours. —Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024

Yes, but: The measure doesn't specify whether that supervision would be in person, something opponents take issue with. —Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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)