26984 words

oversight

6 definitions • 9 examples
1
a mistake made because of a failure to notice something:

Examples:

They claimed it was simply (an) oversight.
2
responsibility for a job or activity and for making sure it is being done correctly:

Examples:

Who has oversight of genetic testing?
3
a mistake caused by a failure to notice or do something:

Examples:

Because of a bank oversight, the money had not been credited to my account.
4

Examples:

The FBI provided technical expertise and general oversight to the investigation.
5
systems or actions to control an activity and make sure that it is done correctly and legally:

Examples:

In commodity trading, key goods such as oil or uranium are traded with almost no oversight.
government/regulatory oversight Lawmakers are questioning whether the industry needs more government oversight.
oversight of sth The report criticized weak oversight of the contractors.
6
a mistake made because of a failure to notice something:

Examples:

For a development targeting families, a lack of four-bed houses is an oversight.
We apologize for this oversight.

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