oversight Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
inadvertence.
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noun management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
supervising; superintendence; supervision.
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noun a mistake resulting from inattention
lapse.
WordNet
O"ver*sight` noun
Definitions
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Watchful care; superintendence; general supervision. -
An overlooking; an omission; an error. Hooker. -
Escape from an overlooked peril. R. "His fool-happy oversight." Spenser.Syn. -- Superintendence; supervision; inspection; overlooking; inadvertence; neglect; mistake; error; omission.