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Meaning of oversight

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

oversight

Pronunciation:/ˈoʊvə(ɹ)ˌsaɪt/

noun

Definitions

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

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

  2. Supervision or management.

    Example: The bureaucracy was subject to government oversight.

  3. Overview

verb

Definitions

  1. To oversee; to supervise.

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