oversight
/ˈoʊvərˌsaɪt/
noun
- An unintentional mistake or failure to notice something.
- Due to an oversight, the invitation was never sent.
- Leaving the keys in the car was a careless oversight.
- The error was a simple oversight in the calculations.
- The act of supervising or monitoring something to ensure it is done correctly.
- The government agency provides oversight for public schools.
- The committee has oversight of the entire project.
- Oversight of the factory's safety procedures is essential.
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