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.
Recent Examples on the Web
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
Access to affordable supervision should be strengthened.
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Luis Contreras,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Access to affordable supervision should be strengthened.
—
Luis Contreras,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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
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 3 Jul. 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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