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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He would be released under the supervision of the U.S. Pretrial Services Agency and would surrender his passport.
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025
Other malls in the south suburbs have implemented similar protocols, such as Chicago Ridge Mall’s youth supervision policy, which was extended in December 2024 when a prank noise that sounded like gunfire led to a mall evacuation.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Also, anyone acting on behalf of a 287(g) agreement is supposed to be under the supervision of the U.S. Attorney General — which would be Pam Bondi.
—Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
If convicted of both felony counts, Casandra Taylor faces a maximum possible sentence of 20 years in prison followed by 15 years on supervision.
—Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025
Other malls in the south suburbs have implemented similar protocols, such as Chicago Ridge Mall’s youth supervision policy, which was extended in December 2024 when a prank noise that sounded like gunfire led to a mall evacuation.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Also, anyone acting on behalf of a 287(g) agreement is supposed to be under the supervision of the U.S. Attorney General — which would be Pam Bondi.
—Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
If convicted of both felony counts, Casandra Taylor faces a maximum possible sentence of 20 years in prison followed by 15 years on supervision.
—Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
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 Aug. 2025.
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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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