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over·see (ō′vər sē′)

transitive verb oversaw -·saw′, overseen -·seen′, overseeing -·see′·ing

  1. to watch over and manage; supervise; superintend
  2. to catch sight of (a person or persons in some action) secretly or accidentally
  3. to survey; watch
  4. Archaic to examine; inspect

Etymology: ME overseen < OE oferseon: see over & see

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oversee Synonyms

oversee

v.

superintend, supervise, look after; see command 2, manage 1.


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oversee Usage Examples

Object

  • running: The Scottish Committee oversee the running of the Scottish Branch of the Society.

Modifying Another Word

  • currently: A small team of " renegade " workers currently oversees the project.
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