Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oversaw
verb
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈsoʊ/
Definition
to supervise or manage a task or process.
Examples
- She oversaw the entire project from start to finish.
- The manager oversaw the team to ensure all tasks were completed on time.
- He oversaw the renovations of the old building.
Meaning
Oversaw is the past tense of the verb ‘oversee’, which means to watch over and direct a project or group of people to ensure they are doing their work correctly.
Synonyms
- supervised
- managed
- directed
- administered
- controlled