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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
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

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