Oversight vs. Oversite

Oversight vs. Oversite — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Oversight and Oversite

Oversightnoun

An omission; something that is left out, missed or forgotten.

A small oversight at this stage can lead to big problems later.

Oversiteadjective

(construction) Laid over the ground

Oversightnoun

Supervision or management.

The bureaucracy was subject to government oversight.

Oversitenoun

(construction) An oversite slab, a slab on grade, a flat, solid layer of concrete laid over prepared ground, usually serving as a base for flooring.

Oversightverb

To oversee; to supervise.

Oversightnoun

an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something

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Oversightnoun

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

Oversightnoun

a mistake resulting from inattention