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Rareoversaw
The correct spelling is oversaw.
How to pronounce oversaw
verb
IPA: /oʊ.vɚ.sɔ/
Say it like: Ove-rsa-w
The correct spelling is oversaw. To survey, look at something in a wide angle. For example: "It is congress's duty to oversee the spending of federal funds."
Usage Examples
“It is congress's duty to oversee the spending of federal funds.”
“Gamekeepers oversee a hunting ground to see to the wildlife's welfare and look for poachers.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To survey, look at something in a wide angle.
- 2.To supervise, guide, review or direct the actions of a person or group.
- 3.To inspect, examine
- 4.To fail to see; to overlook, ignore.
- 5.To observe secretly or unintentionally.
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