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OVERSIGHT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Oversight.

How to pronounce oversight:

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Oversight - as a noun

An unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inadvertence18

Management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
superintendence20supervising17supervision16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
direction12management15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A mistake resulting from inattention

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lapse7

Oversight - as a verb

To oversee; to supervise.

(wiktionary and wmf jargon) to suppress content in a way that removes or minimizes its visibility or viewability.

Example Sentences

"There was a lack of oversight in the company's financial department."
"The committee's oversight of the project ensured its success."
"The government agency is responsible for the oversight of environmental regulations."
"The CEO blamed the oversight for the company's declining profits."
"The accountant made an oversight and forgot to include an important expense."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERSIGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, oversight is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERSIGHT has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is OVERSIGHT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, oversight is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERSIGHT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is OVERSIGHT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, oversight is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERSIGHT has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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