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as in oversight
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
one of your responsibilities will be the supervision of all fund-raising activities for the club
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
one of the senior editors took over supervision of the project while the editor-in-chief was on maternity leave
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Recent Examples of supervision
For the rest of the event, all children under 18 are required to be accompanied by an adult 21 or older upon admission, though teens 14 and older do not need adult supervision at all times, according to Cal Expo’s policy.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
The charging document says that people convicted of child enticement are subject to lifetime supervision and are ineligible for probation or parole for at least five years.
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Matthew Kelly
updated June 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
The department had used the supervision requirement to find that NPs and PAs, who can practice independently in some states but not in others, weren’t professionals.
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Lisa Chambers,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Norton Family offers comprehensive parental supervision features.
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Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
The charging document says that people convicted of child enticement are subject to lifetime supervision and are ineligible for probation or parole for at least five years.
—
Matthew Kelly
updated June 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
The department had used the supervision requirement to find that NPs and PAs, who can practice independently in some states but not in others, weren’t professionals.
—
Lisa Chambers,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Norton Family offers comprehensive parental supervision features.
—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for supervision
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervision
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In recent years China’s Communist Party has ramped up oversight of religious institutions, rolled back the use of ethnic minority languages in primary, secondary schools and kindergartens.
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The administration cast Anthropic — long a backer of government oversight of AI — as ideologically motivated.
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Andrea Davis, president and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative, has spent 25 years planning emergency response and crisis management for organizations including Disney, Walmart, the FIFA World Cup and Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration.
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Water management plans must include estimates of water usage, discharge locations and plans to minimize water demand.
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The American experiment, though imperfect, requires each generation's stewardship through hard work, community building, and creating opportunities, ensuring the dream is renewed, not just consumed.
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Based on the chaos that has ensued at CBS News under her watch, many CNN insiders are concerned over her possible stewardship of an even larger and more complex organization.
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
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With Australia closing in on a winner in regulation with its young attack, Egypt settled in over the final 20 minutes or so to regain control of possession and find the more consistent threats on goal.
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Before choosing a whitening method, check the care label for guidance on water temperature, safe cleaning agents, and recommended drying methods.
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Importantly, these instructions often work better as guidance rather than mandates.
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Crews remained at the scene Friday night searching for hot spots and completing mop-up operations.
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Still, the tour doesn’t shy away from the mission’s sins over its 250 years, demystifying how supposedly carefree life was during the height of its operations before the United States conquered Mexico.
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Their huge fortunes are the legitimate wages of superintendence; in the struggle for existence, money is the token of success.
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The era of progressive superintendence ironically began with the spread of disinformation, Buzzfeed’s release of the infamous Trump dossier.
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The event was hosted by Freedom 250, the group working with the administration to put on anniversary events.
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The administration has said in court filings that its information also discusses slavery.
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“Supervision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervision. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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