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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But within reason, there will be boundaries and parental supervision.
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Michele Gregory and her husband both care full time for their 31-year-old son, Nick, who has a rare and severe form of epilepsy and profound developmental disabilities, requiring continuous supervision.
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Entirely new operational roles appear around oversight, ethics, coordination and system supervision.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Michele Gregory and her husband both care full time for their 31-year-old son, Nick, who has a rare and severe form of epilepsy and profound developmental disabilities, requiring continuous supervision.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Entirely new operational roles appear around oversight, ethics, coordination and system supervision.
—Mira Tzur, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Avoid abandoning any fire without supervision.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 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 21 May. 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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