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o·ver·see
(ō′vər-sē′)tr.v. o·ver·saw (-sô′), o·ver·seen (-sēn′), o·ver·see·ing, o·ver·sees
To watch over and direct; supervise.
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oversee
(ˌəʊvəˈsiː)vb (tr) , -sees, -seeing, -saw or -seen
1. to watch over and direct; supervise
2. to watch secretly or accidentally
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o•ver•see
(ˌoʊ vərˈsi)v.t. -saw, -seen, -see•ing.
1. to supervise; manage.
2. to observe secretly or unintentionally.
3. to survey or watch, as from a higher postition.
4. to examine; inspect.
[before 900]
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Past participle: overseen
Gerund: overseeing
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Verb | 1. | oversee - watch and direct; "Who is overseeing this project?" administer, administrate - work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of; "administer a program"; "she administers the funds" build - order, supervise, or finance the construction of; "The government is building new schools in this state" |
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oversee
verb supervise, run, control, manage, direct, handle, conduct, look after, be responsible for, administer, inspect, preside over, keep an eye on, be on duty at, superintend, have or be in charge of Get a surveyor to oversee and inspect the various stages of the work.
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oversee
verbTo direct and watch over the work and performance of others:
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Translations
يُراقِب، يُشْرِفُ على
føre tilsyn med
hafa eftirlit meî
būt atbildīgam parpārraudzīt
nadzirati
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oversee
(əuvəˈsiː) – past tense ˌoverˈsaw (-ˈsoː) : past participle ˌoverˈseen – verb to supervise. He oversees production at the factory.
overseer (ˈəuvəsiə) nounThe overseer reported her for being late.
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