Meaning Of The Word Oversight

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What's The Definition Of Oversight?

oversight
countable noun: If there has been an oversight, someone has forgotten to do something which they should have done.
uncountable noun: If someone has oversight of a process or system, they are responsible for making sure that it works efficiently and correctly.

oversight in American English
a superintendence; supervision, esp. when careful or vigilant
noun: an omission or error due to carelessness

oversight in British English
noun: an omission or mistake, esp one made through failure to notice something

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