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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Christopher Wheeldon is directing and choreographing, and music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations are in the two-time Tony-winning hands of Tom Kitt.
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 23 Apr. 2025
The musical will be directed by Christopher Wheeldon (MJ: The Musical), with music supervision by Tom Kitt (Next to Normal).
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
Their fleet operates completely autonomously, with no human supervision.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Following that, he was placed under ICE supervision and required to wear an ankle monitor continuously for four years until his detention in early March.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 23 Apr. 2025
The musical will be directed by Christopher Wheeldon (MJ: The Musical), with music supervision by Tom Kitt (Next to Normal).
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
Their fleet operates completely autonomously, with no human supervision.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Following that, he was placed under ICE supervision and required to wear an ankle monitor continuously for four years until his detention in early March.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 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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