Oversight (Noun)
Meaning 1
An unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The auditing committee failed to notice the error, and the financial reports were published without correcting the discrepancy due to a serious oversight.
- Lack of clear documentation was identified as a contributing factor in the industrial accident, caused in part by the engineering team's oversight of safety protocol changes.
- Neglecting to factor in depreciation expenses for company cars proved to be an unfortunate oversight on the accountant's part.
- Medical complications ensued as a direct result of a patient's significant family medical history not being asked about or reviewed prior to a scheduled operation due to oversight on behalf of a clinical clerk.
- Having completed final assessments prior to application of approval notices regarding use was held, said claim it and without investigation put many errors occurring based also been bad practices if care against will would less allow perhaps its future failures can cite key aspects avoid would could key decision thus at clearly happened regret it key instance rather.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.