Need another word that means the same as “oversees”? Find 3 synonyms and 30 related words for “oversees” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Oversees” are: manage, superintend, supervise
Oversees as a Verb
Definitions of "Oversees" as a verb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “oversees” as a verb can have the following definitions:
- Watch and direct.
Synonyms of "Oversees" as a verb (3 Words)
manage | Be the manager of a sports team or a performer. She managed her parents affairs after they got too old. |
superintend | Watch and direct. He superintended a land reclamation scheme. |
supervise | Keep watch over (someone) in the interest of their or others’ security. The prisoners were supervised by two officers. |
Usage Examples of "Oversees" as a verb
- Who is overseeing this project?
Associations of "Oversees" (30 Words)
audit | Attend (a class) informally, without working for credit. An energy efficiency audit. |
check | Write out a check on a bank account. The dog checked. |
constable | A police officer of the lowest rank. |
controller | A person or thing that directs or regulates something. A temperature controller. |
director | Member of a board of directors. The sales director. |
examiner | An investigator who observes carefully. A police vehicle examiner. |
foreman | A man who is foreperson of a jury. If you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman. |
inspect | Come to see in an official or professional capacity. They inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws. |
inspector | A police officer ranking below a chief inspector. A prison inspector. |
keypad | A miniature keyboard or set of buttons for operating a portable electronic device, telephone, or other equipment. |
monitor | Display produced by a device that takes signals and displays them on a television screen or a computer monitor. Listening devices were used to monitor conversations. |
overseer | A person who supervises others, especially workers. |
patrol | Maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol. A submarine patrol. |
proctor | An invigilator at a university or college examination. 18 of the faculty reported that graduate assistants frequently proctored exams. |
reconnaissance | The act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy. An excellent aircraft for low level reconnaissance. |
screen | The data or images displayed on a computer screen. Outpatients were screened for cervical cancer. |
scrutinize | Examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification. He scrutinized his likeness in the mirror. |
sentinel | A person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event. A wide course had been roped off and sentinelled with police. |
sentry | A person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event. Two men stood sentry on the door every evening. |
sheriff | (in Scotland) a judge. |
superintend | Watch and direct. He superintended a land reclamation scheme. |
superintendence | Management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group. The school was under the superintendence of the nuns of the convent. |
supervise | Keep watch over (someone) in the interest of their or others’ security. Nurses were supervised by a consultant psychiatrist. |
supervision | The action of supervising someone or something. He was placed under the supervision of a probation officer. |
supervisory | Having or relating to the role of observing and directing an activity or a person. The women play a largely supervisory role in the process. |
surveillance | Close observation of a person or group (usually by the police. He found himself put under surveillance by British military intelligence. |
vigilant | Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. The burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbours. |
watch | A person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event. If anyone finds out you re dead meat so watch it. |
watchdog | A dog kept to guard private property. She is the global watchdog for human rights abuses. |
watchman | A man employed to look after an empty building, especially at night. A night watchman. |