oversight

[ oh-ver-sahyt ]

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

/ ˈəʊvəˌsaɪt /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of oversight¹

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

Example Sentences

Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello was relieved of "any pastoral oversight or governance role" at the church, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn said in a statement.

From BBC

But much of the oversight is left to the states and local districts.

From BBC

And, as Trump’s second term proceeds, what, if any, oversight will the House or the Senate do?

From Salon

Mr Rome also said gaining oversight of large providers' finances would be difficult as they often operate through a network of companies, while smaller firms may only have to disclose limited financial information.

From BBC

She said safeguarding processes and training within the Church had changed in recent years but independent oversight was needed.

From BBC

Related Words

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