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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Young children need constant supervision.
She's responsible for the supervision of a large staff.
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What makes this approach compelling is its dual focus on immediate harm reduction and long-term recovery.
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Simar Bajaj, NPR, 28 Jan. 2025
These sites, which provide a safe environment for drug use under medical supervision, significantly reduce overdose deaths and prevent the spread of diseases like HIV and hepatitis C.
What makes this approach compelling is its dual focus on immediate harm reduction and long-term recovery.
—Pradeep Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2025
Independent and resourceful: Growing up with less parental supervision than previous generations, Gen Xers learned to rely on themselves.
—Fiona Tapp, Parents, 24 Jan. 2025
The effectiveness of a leader is best reflected by individuals under their supervision.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for supervision
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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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