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OVERSEES: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for OVERSEES?

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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Oversees as a Verb
Definitions of "Oversees" as a verb
Synonyms of "Oversees" as a verb (3 Words)
Usage Examples of "Oversees" as a verb
Associations of "Oversees" (30 Words)

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.