1
[ noun ] management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

Synonyms

supervision superintendence supervising

Related terms

management invigilation oversee monitor

2
[ noun ] an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something

Synonyms

inadvertence

Related terms

omission

3
[ noun ] a mistake resulting from inattention

Synonyms

lapse

Related terms

mistake

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

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