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

The lack of oversight is a concern for dermatologists.

From Science Daily

“We need real oversight, accountability and enforcement for both the agents on the ground and the leaders giving them their orders. I will not vote for anything less.”

From Los Angeles Times

On Wednesday, Chair Jerome Powell told reporters the Fed doesn’t talk about the dollar, and that it is the Treasury Department “that has the job of oversight” over the currency.

From Barron's

"It gives me an opportunity to apologise for oversights and mistakes that were made"

From BBC

In a joint interview with the Journal, Atkins and Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Selig spoke about their efforts to craft regulations and divvy up oversight of the crypto industry.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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