[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

superintendence \su`perintend"ence\, n. cf. f.
   superintendance.
   the act of superintending; care and oversight for the purpose
   of direction; supervision. --barrow.
   1913 webster

   syn: inspection; oversight; care; direction; control;
        guidance.
        1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

superintendence
     n : management by overseeing the performance or operation of a
         person or group syn: supervision, supervising, oversight
see also:
supervision supervising oversight 

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