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overseeing

o·ver·see
O o

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [oh-ver-see]
    • /ˌoʊ vərˈsi/
    • /ˌəʊ.vəˈsiː/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-ver-see]
    • /ˌoʊ vərˈsi/

Definitions of overseeing word

  • verb with object overseeing to direct (work or workers); supervise; manage: He was hired to oversee the construction crews. 1
  • verb with object overseeing to see or observe secretly or unintentionally: We happened to oversee the burglar leaving the premises. He was overseen stealing the letters. 1
  • verb with object overseeing to survey or watch, as from a higher position. 1
  • verb with object overseeing to look over; examine; inspect. 1
See all 4 definitions of overseeing

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Origin of overseeing

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English overseen, Old English ofersēon. See over-, see1

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Parts of speech for Overseeing

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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overseeing popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

overseeing usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for overseeing

noun overseeing

  • administration — Administration is the range of activities connected with organizing and supervising the way that an organization or institution functions.

adj overseeing

  • governing — to rule over by right of authority: to govern a nation.
  • gubernatorial — of or relating to a state governor or the office of state governor.
  • husbanding — a married man, especially when considered in relation to his partner in marriage.
  • managing — to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship: She managed to see the governor. How does she manage it on such a small income?
All 5 Synonyms of overseeing

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    the position and duties of a steward, a person who acts as the surrogate of another or others, especially by managing property, financial affairs, an estate, etc.
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