o·ver·see

[oh-ver-see]
verb (used with object), o·ver·saw, o·ver·seen, o·ver·see·ing.
1.
to direct (work or workers); supervise; manage: He was hired to oversee the construction crews.
2.
to see or observe secretly or unintentionally: We happened to oversee the burglar leaving the premises. He was overseen stealing the letters.
3.
to survey or watch, as from a higher position.
4.
to look over; examine; inspect.

Origin:
before 900; Middle English overseen, Old English ofersēon. See over-, see1

overlook, oversee, oversight.
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oversee (ˌəʊvəˈsiː) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb , -sees, -seeing, -saw, -seen
1.  to watch over and direct; supervise
2.  to watch secretly or accidentally

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oversee
O.E. oferseon "to look down upon, keep watch over," from ofer "over" + seon "to see" (see see). Meaning "to supervise" is attested from mid-15c. The verb lacks the double sense of similar overlook (q.v.), but this emerges in the noun form oversight.
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Example sentences
Whalen oversaw a broad diversification into mutual funds, public finance and
  litigation.
Throughout the early years of the company, he oversaw business details while
  continuing to write code.
He also oversaw the county's emergency management office.
At first the former policeman, who likes to cultivate a strongman image,
  oversaw swift progress.
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