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oversee
verb over·see \ˌō-vər-ˈsē\
: to watch and direct (an activity, a group of workers, etc.) in order to be sure that a job is done correctly
over·saw\-ˈsȯ\over·seen\-ˈsēn\over·see·ing
Full Definition of OVERSEE
transitive verb
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First Known Use of OVERSEE
before 12th century
Related to OVERSEE
- Synonyms
- administer, administrate, carry on, control, direct, govern, guide, handle, keep, manage, operate, overlook, conduct, preside (over), regulate, run, steward, superintend, supervise, tend
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OVERSEEING Defined for Kids
oversee
verb over·see \ˌō-vər-ˈsē\
over·saw \-ˈsȯ\over·seen \-ˈsēn\over·see·ing
Definition of OVERSEE for Kids
: to be in charge of : supervise
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