Overlook

usgb/ˌəʊvərˈlʊk/
verb

To fail to notice or consider something.

The detective overlooked an important clue at the crime scene.
Visual representation of "overlook" - To fail to notice or consider something

Often appears as...

  • overlook a detail
  • overlook a mistake
Definition 1 of 3
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Attention to Detail

Used when someone misses small, but important, parts of information.

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Don't overlook any detail in the contract.
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Lost Opportunity

Implies missing a chance that could have been beneficial.

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He overlooked an opportunity and regretted it later.
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Not Intentional

It suggests that the act of not noticing was unintentional.

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She accidentally overlooked your name on the guest list.
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