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)
Examples of supervision in a Sentence
Young children need constant supervision.
She's responsible for the supervision of a large staff.
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Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
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Just over a month later, on June 1, a judge lifted mandatory supervision for Paul's parent time with Ever.
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Assembly Bill 3216 requires all school districts to enforce rules prohibiting student use of phones while under supervision.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
The couple of daredevils who scaled the Empire State Building in New York City were released from custody under supervision after a court appearance on July 2, prosecutors said.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Just over a month later, on June 1, a judge lifted mandatory supervision for Paul's parent time with Ever.
—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Assembly Bill 3216 requires all school districts to enforce rules prohibiting student use of phones while under supervision.
—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for supervision
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“Supervision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supervision. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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