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oversight

[ˈəʊvəsaɪt]

oversight Definition

  • 1an unintentional failure to notice or do something
  • 2the action of overseeing something

Using oversight: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "oversight" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The error was due to an oversight on my part.

  • Example

    The committee has oversight of the budget.

  • Example

    The company's financial oversight was lacking.

  • Example

    The project was completed without any major oversights.

oversight Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using oversight

  • slip through the cracks (due to oversight)

    to be missed or overlooked due to lack of attention or supervision

    Example

    The mistake slipped through the cracks due to oversight.

  • give something/someone oversight

    to provide supervision or monitoring for something or someone

    Example

    The manager gave oversight to the new employee to ensure they were properly trained.

  • to be responsible for supervising or monitoring something

    Example

    The department head has oversight over the entire project.

Phrases with oversight

  • with supervision or monitoring

    Example

    The construction work was done with oversight from the engineer.

  • a group responsible for monitoring and supervising a particular activity or process

    Example

    The oversight committee was established to ensure that the project was completed on time and within budget.

  • the responsibility of monitoring and supervising a particular activity or process

    Example

    The oversight function of the committee is to ensure that all regulations are being followed.

Origins of oversight

from 'oversee' + '-t'

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Summary: oversight in Brief

'Oversight' [ˈəʊvəsaɪt] refers to the failure to notice or do something, or the act of overseeing or monitoring something. Examples of its use include 'The error was due to an oversight on my part.' and 'The committee has oversight of the budget.' Phrases like 'slip through the cracks (due to oversight)' and idioms like 'give something/someone oversight' further illustrate the concept.

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