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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Intermittent remote supervision and remote assistance continue forever, and do not disqualify a team from crossing the line.
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Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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july 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
The prosecutor advised Sykes be incarcerated, but did not quantify a specific recommendation for how many years of confinement or extended supervision.
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For the first time in the United Kingdom, people who inject illicit drugs such as heroin and cocaine can do so under medical supervision – in a safe environment and indoors.
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Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Some factors can make drowning more likely, including not knowing how to swim, a lack of close supervision, not wearing a life jacket and drinking alcohol while recreating near or in water.
—Don Sweeney
july 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
The prosecutor advised Sykes be incarcerated, but did not quantify a specific recommendation for how many years of confinement or extended supervision.
—Ariela Lopez, jsonline.com, 12 July 2025
For the first time in the United Kingdom, people who inject illicit drugs such as heroin and cocaine can do so under medical supervision – in a safe environment and indoors.
—Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 11 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 21 Jul. 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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