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The correct spelling is oversight.
How to pronounce oversight
/ˈoʊvə(ɹ)ˌsaɪt/
nounIPA: /ˈoʊvə(ɹ)ˌsaɪt/
Say it like: Ove-rsi-t
The correct spelling is oversight. An omission; something that is left out, missed or forgotten. For example: "A small oversight at this stage can lead to big problems later."
Usage Examples
“A small oversight at this stage can lead to big problems later.”
“The bureaucracy was subject to government oversight.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An omission; something that is left out, missed or forgotten.
- 2.Supervision or management.
- 3.Overview
verb
- 1.To oversee; to supervise.
- 2.(Wiktionary and WMF jargon) To suppress content in a way that removes or minimizes its visibility or viewability.
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