Overlook means to neglect, to fail to notice, or to observe from above.
- Because a blizzard had paralyzed the city, Helen asked me to overlook her late arrival.
- Thomas’s Restaurant sits on a high bluff and overlooks the Grand River.
Oversee means to supervise.
- The committee oversees all expenditures.
Oversight refers to either supervision or an error caused by neglect or inattention.
- The company commended Gregory for his oversight of the project.
- Because of an oversight, Isabelle kept the library books two weeks past the due date.
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