What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
supervisal
Example
The supervisal of the construction project was handled by the site manager. [supervisal: noun]
Example
She was in charge of supervisal of the new employees during their training period. [supervisal: gerund]
oversight
Example
The oversight of the financial records was handled by the accounting department. [oversight: noun]
Example
He failed to exercise proper oversight of the project, resulting in costly mistakes. [oversight: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Oversight is more commonly used than supervisal in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between supervisal and oversight?
Oversight is more formal than supervisal, making it more appropriate for use in professional or academic contexts.
