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

Powell said the subpoenas aren’t about his testimony, the renovation project, or Congress’s oversight role.

From Barron's

Powell said the subpoenas aren’t about his testimony, the renovation project, or Congress’s oversight role.

From Barron's

But they also know that human oversight remains essential, Brickhouse said.

From The Wall Street Journal

She added that she does not know who ordered the changes disclosed by The Times — and despite her oversight role, is “not particularly” interested in finding out.

From Los Angeles Times

Goddard has tiptoed into using AI to draft opinions, with her oversight.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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