American English

How to pronounce oversee

verbB2
ohverSEE

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈsi/

3 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

to manage a person, team, or activity and make sure the work is done properly

What to listen for

In oversee, stress the last syllable: /ˌoʊ.vɚˈsi/.

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Meanings & examples

verb

to manage a person, team, or activity and make sure the work is done properly

She oversees the company’s daily operations.

He was hired to oversee the construction project.

Good to know

Do not confuse oversee with overlook. Oversee means supervise; overlook can mean fail to notice.

Common phrases & grammar

oversee a project · oversee operations · oversee a team · oversee construction

oversee + a/the + project, team, or process

oversee + how/what + subject + verb

Related words & forms

The past forms are oversaw and overseen. The -ing form is overseeing, with both e's.