overlook
Meaning
To overlook means to fail to notice or consider something significant, often due to distraction or a lack of scrutiny, resulting in an unintentional omission that may have substantial implications in a given context.
💡 While "overlook" can imply a benign neglect, it may also carry a negative connotation when used in contexts where attention to detail is crucial, such as in academic research or professional evaluations.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
sat
at
her
desk
and
read
the
draft
of
the
report
one
more
time
,
determined
to
catch
any
remaining
mistakes
.
Despite
her
careful
review
,
she
managed
to
overlook
a
subtle
inconsistency
in
the
data
that
affected
one
of
the
conclusions
.
When
her
colleague
pointed
it
out
during
a
brief
meeting
,
Anna
felt
embarrassed
but
appreciated
the
constructive
feedback
.
They
agreed
to
run
an
additional
analysis
,
mindful
that
even
minor
oversights
can
have
significant
consequences
for
the
study's
credibility
.
The
extra
work
took
an
afternoon
,
yet
it
restored
their
confidence
in
the
results
and
improved
the
final
presentation
.
By
the
end
of
the
day
they
had
not
only
corrected
the
issue
but
also
added
a
short
note
explaining
the
correction
,
so
readers
would
not
repeat
the
same
mistake
.
Common Phrases
overlook critical details
overlook potential consequences
overlook the significance of
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