oversee
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Definition
- Verb:
- To watch, supervise, or direct the work, activities, or people involved in a project, process, or place. It implies a position of authority and responsibility for ensuring that tasks are performed correctly and according to plan.
Usage
The verb "oversee" is used to describe the action of managing and supervising an operation or group of people. It is typically followed by a direct object (the thing or process being supervised). - It is a transitive verb (requires an object). - Common in professional, managerial, and organizational contexts.
Examples
- The manager was hired to oversee the entire production process.
- A committee has been appointed to oversee the implementation of the new policy.
- Her primary role is to oversee the team of software developers.
Advanced Usage
- "to oversee that...": Used to introduce a clause specifying the outcome or standard that must be met under supervision.
- It is her job to oversee that all safety regulations are strictly followed.
Variants and Related Words
- Overseer (noun): A person who supervises others, especially workers.
- The construction site overseer ensured the project stayed on schedule.
- Oversight (noun): The action of overseeing something. (Note: This word can also mean an unintentional failure to notice something, which is a different meaning).
- The board is responsible for the financial oversight of the organization.
Synonyms
- Supervise
- Manage
- Superintend
- Direct
- Administer
Phrasal Verbs
(No common phrasal verbs are formed directly with "oversee".)
Related Idioms
(No common idioms are directly formed with "oversee".)
Verb
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watch and direct
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Who is overseeing this project?
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