Oversight

/ˈoʊvərˌsaɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action of overseeing something.

The committee was formed to ensure proper oversight of the organization’s budget.

An unintentional failure to notice or do something.

Due to an oversight, the report was submitted without the necessary signatures.

Late Middle English from 'over' + 'sight'.

ring of oversight

A term used to describe the holistic view that comes from thorough supervision.

oversight committee

A group responsible for ensuring compliance and reviewing activities.

lapse in oversight

A failure in supervision that leads to mistakes.

supervise

To oversee or direct a task or activity.

monitor

To check or observe something closely.

inspect

To look at closely to learn more about its condition.

Whoopsie oversight

That was just a whoopsie oversight, nothing serious.

Brain freeze oversight

I had a brain freeze oversight when I missed the deadline.