C1nounformalworkpolitics
US/ˈoʊ.vər.saɪt/
UK/ˈəʊ.və.saɪt/
a mistake made by forgetting or failing to notice something; or the act of supervising something
In context
The missing signature was an oversight, and we apologize for the delay.
An independent committee provides oversight of how the money is spent.
Due to an oversight, two guests were given the same room.
Words that go with oversight
adjective + noun
- an oversightForgetting to invite him was a simple oversight.
- regulatory oversightThe industry faces stricter regulatory oversight.
- government oversightThe program is under strict government oversight.
noun + noun
- oversight committeeAn oversight committee reviews each contract.
noun + preposition
- lack of oversightA lack of oversight allowed the fraud to continue.
- through an oversightThe email was sent twice through an oversight.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
by oversightCorrect: through an oversight