oversight
Advanced/ˈoʊ.vɚ.saɪt/
- noun
- systems or actions to control an activity and make sure that it is done correctly and legally
oversight in a sentence
- “I didn’t mean to leave her name off the list; it was an oversight.”
- “In commodity trading, key goods such as oil or uranium are traded with almost no oversight.”
- “Lawmakers are questioning whether the industry needs more government oversight.”
- “The report criticized weak oversight of the contractors.”
What does “oversight” mean?
oversight (noun) means systems or actions to control an activity and make sure that it is done correctly and legally. It is pronounced /ˈoʊ.vɚ.saɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "oversight" mean?
- oversight (noun) means: systems or actions to control an activity and make sure that it is done correctly and legally
- How do you pronounce "oversight"?
- "oversight" is pronounced /ˈoʊ.vɚ.saɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "oversight" in a sentence?
- Here is "oversight" used in a sentence: I didn’t mean to leave her name off the list; it was an oversight.
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