oversight

noun
UK: /ˈəʊvəsaɪt/
US: /ˈoʊvərsaɪt/

  1. A mistake made because you did not notice something.

    1. It was a simple oversight; I forgot to include the date.
    2. Due to an oversight, the payment was not processed correctly and there was some delay.

  2. The act of watching and directing something or someone.

    1. The project needs careful oversight to be successful.
    2. Effective regulatory oversight is essential to maintain stability in the financial sector.

Synonyms

error mistake supervision management

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "oversight" in English means: A mistake made because you did not notice something., The act of watching and directing something or someone..

The phonetic transcription of "oversight" is /ˈəʊvəsaɪt/ in British English and /ˈoʊvərsaɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "oversight": error, mistake, supervision, management.

Example usage of "oversight": "It was a simple oversight; I forgot to include the date.". More examples on the page.