Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

oversight

[oh-ver-sahyt] / ˈoʊ vərˌsaɪt /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

From this perspective, proposed cuts or new oversight mechanisms are defended as fiscally responsible or democratically accountable, even if critics see them as hostile to scientific autonomy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Like any insular organization—police unions, the military—the judiciary won’t raise its standards without outside oversight.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Currently anyone can call themselves a maternity nurse, sleep expert or consultant, without any training, oversight or accountability.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Naveed Hasan is a computer programmer, a parent and a member of Panel for Education Policy, an oversight board for New Yorks' public school system.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

On the left shoe she had noticed that one of the crisscrossing laces had missed a hole, and this oversight set her at ease.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




Vocabulary lists containing oversight


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "oversight" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com