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Definition & Meaning of "oversight"in English

Oversight
01

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

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
oversights
Examples
The delay in shipping was due to an oversight in the warehouse, where the order was not processed on time. 
02

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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