oversight (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌsaɪt/
Definition
A mistake made by failing to notice or do something; an unintentional omission or error.
Examples
The error in the report was a simple oversight, easily corrected once it was pointed out.
Due to an oversight in scheduling, two meetings were booked for the same time.
Leaving the gate open was a serious oversight that allowed the dog to escape.
How to Use oversight
- an oversight (collocation)
- A specific instance of a mistake or omission. — "It was an oversight that the meeting minutes were not distributed."
- oversight committee (collocation)
- A group responsible for supervising or monitoring activities. — "The new oversight committee will review all project proposals."
- lack of oversight (collocation)
- Insufficient supervision or control. — "The project failed due to a severe lack of oversight."
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