supervision

noun

su·​per·​vi·​sion ˌsü-pər-ˈvi-zhən How to pronounce supervision (audio)
: 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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The musical features music and lyrics by Joy Huerta, of the pop duo Jesse & Joy, and Benjamin Velez (Kiss My Aztec), with music supervision by Nadia DiGiallonardo. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024 More instructional coaches to help with the curriculum and more robust supervision by administrators would make things easier. Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024 Over the summer, 32 LAPD reserve officers and a supervisor traveled to Paris as part of the Olympic delegation to work at event sites across the country, under the supervision of the French national police and the Gendarmerie. Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024 These assets are sold under the supervision of a trustee appointed by the court, and the money raised is used to settle debts owed to creditors. New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for supervision 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of supervision was in the 15th century

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“Supervision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supervision. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

supervision

noun
su·​per·​vi·​sion ˌsü-pər-ˈvizh-ən How to pronounce supervision (audio)
: the act of supervising
especially : a critical watching and directing (as of activities)

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