Oversight

/ˈə‍ʊvəsˌa‍ɪt/

/ˈoʊvɝˌsaɪt/

[noun]

Oversight

[NOUN]

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

synonyms : lapse

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

synonyms : superintendence

supervising

supervision

an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something

synonyms : inadvertence

Examples

1. Lack of oversight allowed overzealous investment bankers to play Old Harry with the economy.

2. The activist group launched a campaign to expose the gnomes of Zurich and other powerful figures in the financial world, calling for greater regulation and oversight of the global financial system.

3. As a seasoned project manager, he knew that the eye of the master will do more work than both his hands, and his careful oversight led to a successful project completion with minimal errors.

4. Oversight is the second thing.