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oversight in German

oversight in German is Versehen, Aufsicht, Überblick — oversight means a mistake made by failing to notice or consider something.

oversight in German

Versehen
noun
An omission; something that is left out, missed, or forgotten.
Aufsicht
noun
Supervision or management.
Überblick
noun
Overview.

What does "oversight" mean?

  1. noun A mistake made by failing to notice or consider something.
    "Leaving her name off the list was a simple oversight."
  2. noun The responsibility of supervising and checking how something is run.
    "The committee provides oversight of the university's spending."

oversight in a sentence

  • Leaving her name off the list was a simple oversight.
  • The committee provides oversight of the university's spending.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "oversight" in German?

"oversight" in German is Versehen, Aufsicht, Überblick. oversight means: A mistake made by failing to notice or consider something.

How do you use "oversight" in a sentence?

Example: "Leaving her name off the list was a simple oversight." In German, "oversight" is Versehen, Aufsicht, Überblick.

Are there other ways to say "oversight" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "oversight": Versehen, Aufsicht, Überblick.

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