How Do You Spell OVERSEE?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəsˈiː] (IPA)

The word "oversee" is spelled with a "v" before the "e" in the middle of the word, despite being pronounced with a "s" sound. This is because the word was originally spelled with a "v" in Old English and has retained that spelling over time, even though the pronunciation has shifted. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as /ˌoʊvərˈsiː/.

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OVERSEE Meaning and Definition

  1. Oversee is a verb that primarily refers to the act of supervising or directing tasks, activities, or individuals. It involves the responsibility of ensuring that a particular project, process, or operation is conducted in an efficient and effective manner. The term entails exercising authority, control, or management over a specific area, project, or team to ensure its smooth and successful execution.

    To oversee means to have a broad view or comprehensive outlook on a particular matter, allowing for the identification of potential issues, risks, or improvements. The role of overseeing involves evaluating and monitoring progress, performance, and adherence to guidelines or standards. It often involves delegating tasks, providing guidance or instructions, and offering support or feedback to the individuals or teams being supervised.

    Overseeing can take place in various contexts, such as business, education, or government, where it is vital for ensuring the accomplishment of objectives, maintaining quality, and meeting deadlines. It is a key managerial function and requires sound judgment, organization, and leadership skills.

    In summary, overseeing is the act of supervising, directing, and managing activities or individuals in order to ensure their successful completion. It involves the responsibility of evaluating, guiding, and monitoring progress, while taking measures to address any issues or deviations from established goals or standards.

  2. To superintend; to inspect with care.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of OVERSEE

The word "oversee" comes from the Old English term "ofersēon". It can be broken down into two parts: "ofer", meaning "over" or "above", and "sēon", meaning "to look". The combination of these two elements gives "oversee" its meaning of "to watch over or supervise".

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Conjugate verb Oversee

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have overseen
you would have overseen
he/she/it would have overseen
we would have overseen
they would have overseen
I would have oversee
you would have oversee
he/she/it would have oversee
we would have oversee
they would have oversee

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been overseeing
you would have been overseeing
he/she/it would have been overseeing
we would have been overseeing
they would have been overseeing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would oversee
you would oversee
he/she/it would oversee
we would oversee
they would oversee

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be overseeing
you would be overseeing
he/she/it would be overseeing
we would be overseeing
they would be overseeing

FUTURE

I will oversee
you will oversee
he/she/it will oversee
we will oversee
they will oversee

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be overseeing
you will be overseeing
he/she/it will be overseeing
we will be overseeing
they will be overseeing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have overseen
you will have overseen
he/she/it will have overseen
we will have overseen
they will have overseen

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been overseeing
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he/she/it will have been overseeing
we will have been overseeing
they will have been overseeing

IMPERATIVE

you oversee
we let´s oversee

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to oversee

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was overseeing
you were overseeing
he/she/it was overseeing
we were overseeing
they were overseeing

PAST PARTICIPLE

overseen

PAST PERFECT

I had overseen
you had overseen
he/she/it had overseen
we had overseen
they had overseen

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been overseeing
you had been overseeing
he/she/it had been overseeing
we had been overseeing
they had been overseeing

PRESENT

I oversee
you oversee
he/she/it oversees
we oversee
they oversee

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am overseeing
you are overseeing
he/she/it is overseeing
we are overseeing
they are overseeing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

overseeing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have overseen
you have overseen
he/she/it has overseen
we have overseen
they have overseen

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been overseeing
you have been overseeing
he/she/it has been overseeing
we have been overseeing
they have been overseeing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it oversee

SIMPLE PAST

I oversaw
you oversaw
he/she/it oversaw
we oversaw
they oversaw

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