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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She was sentenced to one year in prison and five years of extended supervision.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
Never plunge alone or in open water without supervision.
—Sara Braun, Kansas City Star, 30 Dec. 2025
She was sentenced to one year in prison and five years of extended supervision.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Releasing more prisoners to parole, halfway houses or intensive supervision could alleviate the pressure within prisons, the report found, but also raises safety concerns.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 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 6 Jan. 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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