Oversight

noun

/ˈoʊvə(ɹ)ˌsaɪt/

Word Frequency: 2.5

Definitions

1.nounAn omission; something that is left out, missed or forgotten.

"A small oversight at this stage can lead to big problems later."

2.nounSupervision or management.

"The bureaucracy was subject to government oversight."

3.nounOverview

4.verbTo oversee; to supervise.

5.verb(Wiktionary and WMF jargon) To suppress content in a way that removes or minimizes its visibility or viewability.

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