Definitions

1. noun

The act or state of supervising or managing something, especially an organization or process.

“The government agency was criticized for a lack of oversight regarding the handling of sensitive information.”

2. noun

A mistake or error that occurs due to lack of supervision or attention to detail.

“The software bug was an oversight on the part of the development team.”

3. noun

A committee or body that oversees and monitors the activities of an organization or government agency.

“The congressional oversight committee was formed to investigate allegations of corruption within the government.”