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In some senses, oversee is marked as figuratively, obsolete, literally. Watch for register when choosing this word.
oversee
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈsiː/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈsi/
verb 5
Definitions
verb
1
To survey, look at something in a wide angle.
2
To supervise, guide, review or direct the actions of a person or group.
It is congress's duty to oversee the spending of federal funds.
Based at BTP's London headquarters, Russell's team of three full-timers in the drone unit are responsible for overseeing the safety of drones in support of police officers.
3
To inspect, examine.
Gamekeepers oversee a hunting ground to see to the wildlife's welfare and look for poachers.
4
To fail to see; to overlook, ignore.
Thereat the Elfe did blush in priuitee, / And turnd his face away; but she the same / Dissembled faire, and faynd to ouersee.
5
To observe secretly or unintentionally.
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