supervision

One entry found for supervision.

Entry Word: supervision
Function: noun
Text: 1 the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control <our French teacher has supervision of all activities of the French Club>
Synonyms care, charge, guidance, headship, oversight, regulation, superintendence, superintendency
Related Words monitoring, observing; administration, control, direction, management, running; leadership, piloting, shepherding, steering; government, reign, rule; aegis, guardianship, protection, tutelage
2 the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something <one of the senior cheerleaders took over supervision of the squad's practices while their coach was on maternity leave> -- see CONDUCT 1