Definition & Meaning of "oversight"in English

Oversight

a mistake made because of forgetting to do or not noticing something

bloomer

blunder

boner

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botch

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

oversights

Examples

The delay in shipping was due to an oversight in the warehouse, where the order was not processed on time.

the act of supervising or managing the performance of a person, group, or operation

Examples

The manager's oversight ensured the project stayed on track.

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