noun · Medium SAT word

    Oversight

    a small mistake or omission

    Oversight in a sentence

    The accounting oversight resulted in a billing discrepancy.

    Synonyms for oversight

    • error
    • mistake
    • lapse

    Antonyms for oversight

    • accuracy
    • precision
    • attention

    Practice oversight on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like oversight appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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