What does oversight mean?

A mistake caused by failing to notice or consider something. Responsibility for checking that activities are managed correctly.

How is oversight pronounced?

UK /ˈəʊvəsaɪt/, US /ˈoʊvərsaɪt/.

/ˈəʊvəsaɪt/ · /ˈoʊvərsaɪt/

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疏忽；遗漏

n. A mistake caused by failing to notice or consider something.

疏忽；遗漏

n. Responsibility for checking that activities are managed correctly.

监督；监管

Through an oversight, I left your lunch at home.

由于一时疏忽，我把你的午餐落在家里了。

Independent oversight of public spending can reduce corruption and strengthen citizens' confidence in government institutions.

对公共支出进行独立监督可以减少腐败，并增强公民对政府机构的信任。

作“疏忽”通常可数；作“监督”通常不可数。

What does oversight mean?: A mistake caused by failing to notice or consider something. Responsibility for checking that activities are managed correctly.
How is oversight pronounced?: UK /ˈəʊvəsaɪt/, US /ˈoʊvərsaɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.