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as in oversight
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
one of your responsibilities will be the supervision of all fund-raising activities for the club
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
one of the senior editors took over supervision of the project while the editor-in-chief was on maternity leave
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Recent Examples of supervision
The deaths stemming from conditions and a lack of supervision were revealed in an investigative report published by the newspaper.
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Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Employers know that someone who demonstrates these traits can be counted on to deliver quality work without constant supervision.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The new model, called Nova Act, is designed to help developers build agents, or AI software that can complete multi-step tasks for users without supervision.
—Annie Palmer,hayden Field, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
If granted, she would be released to serve the remainder of her sentence in the community under supervision.
—Olivia Garrett, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Employers know that someone who demonstrates these traits can be counted on to deliver quality work without constant supervision.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The new model, called Nova Act, is designed to help developers build agents, or AI software that can complete multi-step tasks for users without supervision.
—Annie Palmer,hayden Field, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
If granted, she would be released to serve the remainder of her sentence in the community under supervision.
—Olivia Garrett, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervision
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For funders operating nationwide, the challenge lies in navigating a patchwork of state regulations while preparing for the possibility of broader federal oversight.—
Andrew Coon,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The coming months will likely determine whether Texas pursues strict prohibition or opts for more balanced, regulated oversight that could save livelihoods while protecting public health.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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Sullivan joined Athlete Advantage, a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) sports management company, as CEO in 2024.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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While at Black Bear, Redmon expanded the company’s management arm.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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The White House remains committed to the stewardship and preservation of its historic grounds.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2025
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By prioritizing sustainable infrastructure, the industry can pave the way for a future where technological progress and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.—
Chris Sharp,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Sponsors have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Department of Transportation was notified to conduct traffic control.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2025
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In February, under the guidance of the Department of Government Efficiency, the administration initiated mass firings across federal agencies.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The member then provided guidance based on previous experience in targeting Microsoft Exchange servers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tan began his career in 1999 at Louis Vuitton in retail and merchandising, later joining Burberry, holding various regional roles in retail operations and merchandising.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
11 Apr. 2025
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These advances will shift operations, teams, responsibility and strategic focus.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Their huge fortunes are the legitimate wages of superintendence; in the struggle for existence, money is the token of success.—
Jeffery Vacante,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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In exchange for help from the league in obtaining loans, a country had to accept the league’s superintendence of its economic affairs.—
Branko Milanovic,
Foreign Affairs,
21 June 2022
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And the notion that the administration’s allies in Silicon Valley can quickly produce large numbers of nimble, affordable, and lethal next generation weapons that will give America a decisive edge should be treated with a large grain of salt.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But the Trump administration is likely to file an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Supervision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervision. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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