American English
/ˈoʊ.vɚˌsaɪt̚/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
a mistake caused by failing to notice or remember something
Practice out louda mistake caused by failing to notice or remember something
The wrong date was an oversight.
Because of an oversight, one name was left off the list.
a serious oversight · an administrative oversight · a minor oversight
an oversight in + [document/task]
because of an oversight, + [clause]
the act of watching and managing work to make sure it is done properly
The committee provides oversight of the new program.
The project is under the oversight of an independent board.
This word has two different meanings: a mistake from not noticing something, and supervision. The context shows which meaning is intended.
government oversight · regulatory oversight · financial oversight
provide oversight of + [project/process]
under the oversight of + [person/organization]
managed and watched by a person or organization
The project is under the oversight of an independent board.