Synonyms for

Overseeing

Verb / ˈəʊvɜ:ˌsi:ɪŋ / Another word for overseeing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To watch or manage a task or group of people.

Synonyms & similar words

manage oversee supervise superintend supervising managing directing running controlling guiding monitoring regulating administering conducting superintending governing leading organizing handling observing inspecting checking auditing reviewing

Synonyms by register

Formal

supervising managing directing monitoring

Informal

watching keeping an eye on minding checking up on

Literary

shepherding guarding surveying

Antonyms

neglecting ignoring abandoning disregarding forsaking shirking

Common collocations

  • overseeing operations
  • overseeing the project
  • overseeing staff
  • overseeing the budget
  • overseeing development
  • overseeing quality
  • overseeing compliance

Word family

noun oversight
verb oversee
adjective oversight

Usage note

Overseeing implies active supervision and responsibility for a task or group. It is often used in professional or managerial contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher is overseeing the class to make sure everyone is working.
  2. My mom is overseeing the baking of the cake.
  3. The coach is overseeing the practice to make sure the team is doing well.
  4. The manager is overseeing the store to make sure everything is running smoothly.
  5. The boss is overseeing the project to make sure it is done on time.

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