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oversaw

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o⋅ver⋅see

  [oh-ver-see]
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–verb (used with object), -saw, -seen, -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:
bef. 900; ME overseen, OE ofersēon. See over-, see 1
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o·ver·saw   (ō'vər-sô')   
v.  Past tense of oversee.
o·ver·see   (ō'vər-sē')   
tr.v.   o·ver·saw (-sô'), o·ver·seen (-sēn'), o·ver·see·ing, o·ver·sees

  1. To watch over and direct; supervise. See Synonyms at supervise.

  2. To subject to scrutiny; examine or inspect.

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