oversight

American  

[oh-ver-sahyt] / ˈoʊ vərˌsaɪt /

noun

1. an omission or error due to carelessness.

   My bank statement is full of oversights.

   Synonyms:

   slip , blunder , mistake

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

   Owing to my oversight, the letter was sent unsigned.

   Synonyms:

   inattention , neglect , lapse , slip , blunder , mistake

3. supervision; watchful care.

   a person responsible for the oversight of the organization.

   Synonyms:

   surveillance , control , direction , management

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oversight British  

/ ˈəʊvəˌsaɪt /

noun

1. an omission or mistake, esp one made through failure to notice something

2. supervision

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Etymology

Origin of oversight

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

Example Sentences

It’s important to strike a balance between oversight and too much control.

From MarketWatch

"The Committee has directed inquiries to the Department, and we will be conducting vigorous oversight to determine the facts related to these circumstances," they said.

From BBC

While addressing corruption, it further subjected unions to government oversight.

From The Wall Street Journal

Taken together, these patterns suggest that statue creation reflected the island's broader social organization, with carving efforts carried out independently rather than through centralized oversight.

From Science Daily

The oversight committee is one of the House’s most high-profile panels and its chair, Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, has broad subpoena power.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• control
• handling
• inspection
• maintenance
• management
• surveillance