oversee

verb C1

Meaning

To oversee means to supervise or manage the execution of tasks or operations, ensuring that they are carried out according to established standards or objectives; this term often implies a level of authority and responsibility for the outcomes of the acti
💡 The term is often misused in informal contexts where "manage" or "direct" may be more appropriate; "oversee" conveys a sense of higher-level supervision rather than day-to-day management.

Example Sentences

She was appointed to oversee the project ’ s successful completion .

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