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
