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- DictionaryO·ver·see/ˌōvərˈsē/
verb
- 1. supervise (a person or work), especially in an official capacity: "a trustee appointed to oversee Corrie's finances"
to see or observe secretly or unintentionally: We happened to oversee the burglar leaving the premises. He was overseen stealing the letters. to survey or watch, as from a higher position. to look over; examine; inspect. Middle English overseen, Old English ofersēon. See over -, see1 bef. 900.
What does the verb oversee mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb oversee, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. oversee has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. printing and typography (Middle English) occult (mid 1600s) See meaning & use.
Oversee definition: to direct (work or workers); supervise; manage. See examples of OVERSEE used in a sentence.
Britannica Dictionary definition of OVERSEE. [+ object] : to watch and direct (an activity, a group of workers, etc.) in order to be sure that a job is done correctly : supervise. He was hired to oversee design and construction of the new facility.
verb. These are words and phrases related to oversee. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of oversee. While the owner is gone, his assistant will oversee the business. Synonyms. supervise. superintend. overlook. have charge of. handle. attend to. see to. keep an eye on. administer. manage. direct. run.
features: Word Combinations ( verb) The meaning of oversee. Definition of oversee. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
1. : survey, watch. From his hilltop home he can oversee the river below. 2. a. : inspect, examine. oversees all new machinery. b. : to watch over and direct (an undertaking, a group of workers, etc.) in order to ensure a satisfactory outcome or performance : supervise. was hired to oversee the design and construction of the new library.
