superintendence Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
    oversight; supervising; supervision.

WordNet

Su`per*in*tend"ence noun
Etymology
Cf. F. superintendance.
Definitions
  1. The act of superintending; care and oversight for the purpose of direction; supervision. Barrow. Syn. -- Inspection; oversight; care; direction; control; guidance.

Webster 1913