oversee
/ˌəʊ.vəˈsiː/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: oversees · overseeing · oversaw · overseen
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To survey, look at something in a wide angle.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To supervise, guide, review or direct the actions of a person or group.
Verb
Examples
It is congress's duty to oversee the spending of federal funds.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “oversee” mean?
To survey, look at something in a wide angle.
Is “oversee” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.