Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

oversight

noun
/ˈoʊvərˌsaɪt/
Definition
The action of overseeing something, or the failure to notice something.
Examples
  • Due to an oversight, the report was submitted late.
  • The manager’s oversight ensured that the project stayed on track.
Meaning
Oversight can refer to the careful supervision of a project or the lack of attention that results in a mistake.
Synonyms
  • supervision
  • management
  • error
  • neglect