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Oversaw

/oʊ.vɚ.sɔ/

To survey, look at something in a wide angle.

📖 Definitions of "Oversaw"

verb
  1. 1

    To survey, look at something in a wide angle.

  2. 2

    To supervise, guide, review or direct the actions of a person or group.

    "It is congress's duty to oversee the spending of federal funds."

  3. 3

    To inspect, examine

    "Gamekeepers oversee a hunting ground to see to the wildlife's welfare and look for poachers."

  4. 4

    To fail to see; to overlook, ignore.

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