Word For The Day, Wednesday, August 28, 2013-- oversight ; In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day". oversight [oh-ver-sahyt]hear it pronouncednoun 1. an omission or error due to carelessness: My bank statement is full of oversights. 2. unintentional failure to notice or consider; lack of proper attention: Owing to my oversight, the letter was sent unsigned. 3. supervision; watchful care: a person responsible for the oversight of the organization. Although this is an everyday word, it is one which has essentially...