OVERSIGHT


Meaning of OVERSIGHT in English

noun

1.

the function or duty of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control

had oversight of the children as they played

Synonyms: care, charge, conduct, handling, intendance, management, running, superintendence, superintendency, supervision

Related Word: custody, guard, guardianship; keeping, maintenance; surveillance; aegis, tutelage; ciceronage; chaperonage; check, control

2.

Synonyms: failure 1, default, delinquency, dereliction, neglect

3.

Synonyms: omission , blank, chasm, overlook, preterition, pretermission, skip

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