oversee
oversee is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, oversee is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofoversee
- To survey, look at something in a wide angle.
- To supervise, guide, review or direct the actions of a person or group.
Synonyms: superintend
Example: "It is congress's duty to oversee the spending of federal funds."
- To inspect, examine
Example: "Gamekeepers oversee a hunting ground to see to the wildlife's welfare and look for poachers."
- To fail to see; to overlook, ignore.
- To observe secretly or unintentionally.
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