the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The act of overseeing; inspection; superintendence; oversight.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The act of supervising or overseeing; oversight; superintendence; direction: as, to have the supervision of a coalmine; police supervision.
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n. management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
Word Usage
"Although the recipes are simple and list few ingredients, some supervision is necessary as there are hazards in the kitchen, notably when a 425 degree oven is called for."