over·sight 
/ˈoʊvɚˌsaɪt/ noun
plural over·sights /ˈoʊvɚˌsaɪt/ noun 1 [count] : a mistake made because someone forgets or fails to notice something
▪ The fact that you didn't get an invitation is surely just an oversight. ▪ The error was a simple oversight. 2 [noncount] : the act or job of directing work that is being done
▪ The new manager was given oversight of the project. ▪ a congressional oversight committee [=a congressional committee that oversees something]
▪ The fact that you didn't get an invitation is surely just an oversight. ▪ The error was a simple oversight.
▪ The new manager was given oversight of the project. ▪ a congressional oversight committee [=a congressional committee that oversees something]
