OVERSIGHT

/ˈoʊvə(ɹ)ˌsaɪt/ ► audio Scrabble 16 Words With Friends 17

Definition

  1. noun an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something. — synonyms: inadvertence
  2. noun management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group. — synonyms: supervision, supervising, superintendence
  3. noun a mistake resulting from inattention. — synonyms: lapse

Examples

  • “A small oversight at this stage can lead to big problems later.”
  • “The bureaucracy was subject to government oversight.”

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