Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

oversight

[ oh-ver-sahyt ]

noun

  1. an omission or error due to carelessness:

    My bank statement is full of oversights.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. unintentional failure to notice or consider; lack of proper attention:

    Owing to my oversight, the letter was sent unsigned.

    Synonyms: , , , , ,

  3. supervision; watchful care:

    a person responsible for the oversight of the organization.

    Synonyms: , , ,



oversight

/ ˈəʊəˌɪ /

noun

  1. an omission or mistake, esp one made through failure to notice something
  2. supervision
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of oversight1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; over- + sight
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

Pelley disclosed the show had been facing increased corporate oversight because of Paramount’s desire to win the Trump administration’s approval of the Skydance deal.

From

He said another priority was for the Welsh government to strengthen its processes of holding the NHs to account, describing current oversight systems "complex" and "muddy".

From

CBS executives not authorized to comment noted that “60 Minutes” has a long history of operating independently and Owens was likely not used to the additional oversight implemented in recent months.

From

Citing “rampant fraud and meritless claims,” the administration last month issued a memo ordering sanctions and stricter oversight of immigration attorneys.

From

Behind those names is a matrix of oversight boards, some made up of experts from government, business, housing development and homeless services and others of city and county elected officials and prominent nonprofit leaders.

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


oversideoversimplify