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as in oversight
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
one of your responsibilities will be the supervision of all fund-raising activities for the club
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
one of the senior editors took over supervision of the project while the editor-in-chief was on maternity leave
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Recent Examples of supervision
Many blind cats, like Gideon, develop a strong mental map of their home and can even venture outside safely with supervision.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
To address supervision challenges and ensure students arrive to school as close to the start time as possible, the district would shift the start and end times to the student day.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Fulton sued Cage for negligent supervision and negligent undertaking, and Weston for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Francis, 88, has had double pneumonia for more than two weeks and remains under medical supervision as doctors work to stabilize his condition.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for supervision
David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
To address supervision challenges and ensure students arrive to school as close to the start time as possible, the district would shift the start and end times to the student day.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Fulton sued Cage for negligent supervision and negligent undertaking, and Weston for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Francis, 88, has had double pneumonia for more than two weeks and remains under medical supervision as doctors work to stabilize his condition.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervision
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Similarly, regulatory programs that ensure colleges and universities comply with federal standards may be weakened, potentially leading to a lack of oversight in areas like campus safety or fair treatment of students.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Changes may soon be coming to North Carolina's booming hemp industry, which has thrived in recent years thanks to the state's lack of restrictions, oversight and safety standards for intoxicating weed-like products.—
Lucille Sherman,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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Wheesung bounced between a number of different management companies in the ensuing years and a decade into his solo run reverted to his early career stage name, Realslow.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2025
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Upon her sentencing, Gutierrez-Reed, who had blamed the film's management for the shooting, asked the presiding Santa Fe judge to consider probation instead of the maximum jail time.—
Rachel Brodsky,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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Our activities promote environmental stewardship, social justice and sound governance practices.—
Suat Bakkal,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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But on two fronts, Grier continued a risky pattern that has marked his stewardship of the franchise, often to his team’s detriment.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Boston, which trailed 4-1 in the opening period, tried to generate momentum for a comeback in the second period and enter the third period with control of the game.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Miami Herald retains editorial control of all work.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Days earlier, Kennedy announced new CDC guidance supporting Vitamin A for sick kids under a doctor’s care.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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Businesses that proactively prepare for this shift—by empowering their employees with the right guidance and governance using AI—will be best positioned to harness AI’s full potential.—
Dan Adika,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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As part of this transaction, Zegna is acquiring the operations of the Tom Ford fashion business.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
18 Mar. 2025
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The key is understanding what customers need and whether AI can provide a valuable, scalable service that improves business operations.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Their huge fortunes are the legitimate wages of superintendence; in the struggle for existence, money is the token of success.—
Jeffery Vacante,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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In exchange for help from the league in obtaining loans, a country had to accept the league’s superintendence of its economic affairs.—
Branko Milanovic,
Foreign Affairs,
21 June 2022
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That figure includes the probationary workers already dismissed and IRS workers who accepted the administration's 'buyout' offer over email.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Singer-songwriter Majo Aguilar delivers an anthem of Mexican pride for all her paisanos, offering a message of resilience at a time when the immigrant community in the U.S. has been directly impacted by the Trump administration’s callous policies.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Supervision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervision. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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