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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District scrutiny and investigations Bill Elliott announced his retirement in January 2026 amid heightened scrutiny of the district's handling of Caleb Elliott's hiring and supervision.
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Doug Myers, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The two offenders were sentenced to two years of probation and 60 hours of community service each − one hour for each victim, Judge Leonard Brown said − meaning they will not be put into a juvenile detention facility, while technically remaining under the supervision of the juvenile justice system.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Existing law allows youth in Oklahoma to marry with the permission of their parent or guardian or under the supervision of a district court judge.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 26 Mar. 2026
The following worm gathering method requires adult supervision.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
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Doug Myers, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The two offenders were sentenced to two years of probation and 60 hours of community service each − one hour for each victim, Judge Leonard Brown said − meaning they will not be put into a juvenile detention facility, while technically remaining under the supervision of the juvenile justice system.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Existing law allows youth in Oklahoma to marry with the permission of their parent or guardian or under the supervision of a district court judge.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 26 Mar. 2026
The following worm gathering method requires adult supervision.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 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 27 Mar. 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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