superintendence

Definitions

The action or office of supervising or directing something.

The act of managing, overseeing, or providing guidance for an organization or activity.

Examples

The construction project was completed under the direct superintendence of a highly experienced engineer.

She was appointed to the board to provide closer superintendence of the company's financial operations.

Synonyms

supervision management oversight administration direction control guidance

Antonyms

neglect subordination mismanagement abandonment disregard insubordination