ˌ ̷ ̷( ̷ ̷) ̷ ̷.ˈtendən(t)s noun
( -s )
Etymology: Medieval Latin superintendentia, from Late Latin superintendent-, superintendens (present participle of superintendere to superintend) + Latin -ia -y
: the act or function of superintending : care and oversight for the purpose of direction : supervision
a part of good superintendence to check up constantly — W.C.Voss