1
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
Gutierrez-Reed was released on dual supervision in Arizona, according to a parole certificate obtained by PEOPLE from the New Mexico Department of Corrections (NMDC).
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 24 May 2025
Dubai in 2022 established the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, or VARA — the world’s first independent crypto regulator — which oversees virtual asset activities in the emirate and provides licensing and supervision to crypto businesses.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 23 May 2025
Truesdale will also be subject to two years of supervision following his release.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Let your pup approach the baby under close supervision.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 24 May 2025
Dubai in 2022 established the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, or VARA — the world’s first independent crypto regulator — which oversees virtual asset activities in the emirate and provides licensing and supervision to crypto businesses.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 23 May 2025
Truesdale will also be subject to two years of supervision following his release.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Let your pup approach the baby under close supervision.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervision
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This shift will require employees to develop new skills, particularly in areas such as AI oversight, strategic planning and creative problem-solving.—
Deepinder Singh Sethi,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The software on the cars was claimed to have been an error, an oversight.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Leveraging a robust background in HR leadership, Josh previously directed transformative talent practices at Red Ventures as vice president of people operations, leading talent management, HR business partner, talent acquisition, and M&A integration during his tenure.—
Josh Tarr,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The project still needs to be reviewed by the South Florida Water Management District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the two agencies responsible for Everglades restoration and water management in South Florida.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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Hawaii became the first U.S. state to establish a climate impact fee on Tuesday, placing an additional tax on tourists to fund climate change resiliency projects and environmental stewardship within the islands.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Recent research from a collaboration between WTW and Directors and Boards explored the evolution of effective stewardship among boards.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Stories about strict border controls and immigration enforcement have created hesitation among potential travelers.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
24 May 2025
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However, his potential control over the Vatican Bank raises important questions about FBAR filing duties.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Three steps institutions can take: Acknowledge the tools students are using. Include clear language about responsible AI use in application guidance and FAQs.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Even on safe, age-appropriate playgrounds, adult guidance and supervision is the best way to prevent injuries.—
Dr. Julie Gilchrist,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2025
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The Trump administration has maintained that terminations are coming from agency heads and insisted Musk hasn't been running DOGE's day-to-day operations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 May 2025
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Authenticity is a prime objective of the series, from the depiction of military operations and intelligence work to the emotional and psychological realities of service.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 May 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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But for now the Republican administration can simply stop spending the money.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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As for the main part of the package, the administration will try to claim victory for the working class on the basis of the fulfillment of Trump’s promise to axe taxes on tips and overtime.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 May 2025
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“Supervision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervision. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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