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)
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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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Tyson had been released from state prison on April 6 after serving 24 years on a kidnapping and theft case and was almost immediately declared a post-release control supervision violator for failing to report to a parole officer, according to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
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CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
At the time, Biden urged regulators to reinstate safeguards for banks with assets between $100 billion and $250 billion and to strengthen supervision over financial institutions.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
The Bayshore Mall in Glendale is implementing a new policy that will require adult supervision for those 17 and younger on certain days and hours.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
Yes, but: The measure doesn't specify whether that supervision would be in person, something opponents take issue with.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
At the time, Biden urged regulators to reinstate safeguards for banks with assets between $100 billion and $250 billion and to strengthen supervision over financial institutions.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
The Bayshore Mall in Glendale is implementing a new policy that will require adult supervision for those 17 and younger on certain days and hours.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
Yes, but: The measure doesn't specify whether that supervision would be in person, something opponents take issue with.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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