1. (

• supervision ,
• supervising ,
• superintendence ,
• oversight ,

) management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group ;

1. (

• oversee ,
• supervise ,
• superintend ,
• manage ,

) watch and direct; "Who is overseeing this project?" ;

2. (

• monitor ,
• supervise

) keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance; "we are monitoring the air quality"; "the police monitor the suspect's moves" ;