oversight (Meaning)
oversight (n)
an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
a mistake resulting from inattention
oversight (n.)
Watchful care; superintendence; general supervision.
An overlooking; an omission; an error.
Escape from an overlooked peril.
Synonyms & Antonyms of oversight
oversight Sentence Examples
- The lack of oversight in the financial sector contributed to the 2008 crisis.
- The company's board of directors exercised strict oversight over all major decisions.
- The government initiated an investigation into the apparent oversight in the project's implementation.
- The audit report highlighted several areas of oversight that needed immediate attention.
- The regulator found evidence of significant oversight in the company's compliance program.
- The oversight committee was tasked with monitoring the project's progress and identifying any potential risks.
- The budget oversight process ensured that expenses were carefully scrutinized and controlled.
- The lack of oversight in the construction project resulted in costly delays and defects.
- The government's oversight authority extended to all industries regulated by the state.
- The oversight team consisted of experienced professionals who closely monitored the implementation of the initiative.
FAQs About the word oversight
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The lack of oversight in the financial sector contributed to the 2008 crisis.
The company's board of directors exercised strict oversight over all major decisions.
The government initiated an investigation into the apparent oversight in the project's implementation.
The audit report highlighted several areas of oversight that needed immediate attention.
