Oversee
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌəʊ.vəˈsiː/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Oversee is a verb meaning (literally) To survey, look at something in a wide angle.
Meaning
(literally) To survey, look at something in a wide angle.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) To supervise, guide, review or direct the actions of a person or group.
- To inspect, examine.
- To observe secretly or unintentionally.
- (obsolete) To fail to see; to overlook, ignore.
Example Sentences
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.
Thereat the Elfe did blush in priuitee, / And turnd his face away; but she the same / Dissembled faire, and faynd to ouersee.
Based at BTP's London headquarters, Russell's team of three full-timers in the drone unit are responsible for overseeing the safety of drones in support of police officers.
Word Forms
- oversees
- overseeing
- oversaw
- overseen
Synonyms for oversee
Depending on context, synonyms include superintend, manage, supervise.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include manage, supervise, superintend, scrutinize, examine, inspect.
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