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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.
Definitions of 'oversee' If someone in authority oversees a job or an activity, they make sure that it is done properly. [...] More. Conjugations of 'oversee' present simple: I oversee, you oversee [...] past simple: I oversaw, you oversaw [...] past participle: overseen. More. Synonyms of 'oversee' • supervise, run, control, manage [...] More.
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.
Oversee definition: to direct (work or workers); supervise; manage. See examples of OVERSEE used in a sentence.
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.
