overseeing
|o-ver-see-ing|
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/ˌoʊvərˈsiːɪŋ/
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/ˌəʊvəˈsiːɪŋ/
(oversee)
supervise
Etymology
Etymology Information
'oversee' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'overseon', where 'over-' meant 'above' and 'seon' meant 'to see'.
Historical Evolution
'overseon' transformed into the modern English word 'oversee'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to look over or inspect', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'oversee'.
She is overseeing the project to ensure it meets the deadline.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35