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Meaning of oversight
The primary meaning of the word "oversight" refers to the act of watching over or supervising something.
Etymology of oversight
The word "oversight" has its roots in Old English "ofersiht" and "ofsian" meaning to see over, with the prefix "over-" indicating superiority or superiority of position, and the noun "sight" referring to the act of seeing or watching
Historically, the term has been used to describe the act of supervising or managing something, with the connotation of watching over or caring for it
Synonyms
supervision
management
administration
direction
control
regulation
surveillance
monitoring
observation
inspection
examination
scrutiny
oversight
stewardship
guidance
leadership
authority
power
command
governance
vigilance
attentiveness
watchfulness
carefulness
meticulousness
thoroughness
precision
accuracy
correctness
exactness
propriety
probity
integrity
honesty
righteousness
justice
fairness
equity
impartiality
neutrality
objectivity
Definitions
- The action of supervising or managing something, especially in a official or professional capacity
- * A mistake or omission due to lack of supervision or management
Usage Examples
- The committee is responsible for oversight of the company's financial affairs
- * The lack of oversight led to a series of errors and accidents
Antonyms
neglect
negligence
carelessness
laxity
indifference
inattention
unawareness
ignorance
disregard
omission
dereliction
abandonment
relinquishment
surrender
abdication
resignation
inactivity
passivity
idleness
lethargy
apathy
disinterest
unconcern
nonchalance
recklessness
irresponsibility
thoughtlessness
lackadaisicalness