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An unintentional failure to notice or do something

The action of overseeing something

Neglect of one's duty or responsibility

Inattention to consequences, thoughtlessness

The intentional failure to perform an official duty or legal requirement

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal

Counterbalance in a system of government

A deep fissure in the earth's surface

An idiosyncratic belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality or rational argument

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Noun

An unintentional failure to notice or do something

misunderstanding

error of judgment

failure to notice

misapprehension

slip of the tongue

misinterpretation

slip of the pen

underestimation

typographical error

printing mistake

typesetting mistake

keyboarding error

typesetting error

keyboarding mistake

typographical mistake

breach of etiquette

irresponsibility

lapse of etiquette

colossal blunder

putting foot in mouth

error of judgement

misreading of the situation

blunder in etiquette

dumb thing to do

misdemeanour^UK

misbehaviour^UK

foot in the mouth

non-performance

dereliction of duty

criminal behavior

cancellation^UK

failure to appear

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“Therefore, it is vital that architects manage their risks and ensure systems are in place to minimise mistakes and oversights.”

Noun

The action of overseeing something

superintendence

superintendency

organization^US

organisation^UK

political practice

reorganisation^UK

systematisation^UK

reorganization^US

responsibility for

standardisation^UK

standardization^US

systematization^US

authorization^US

authorisation^UK

care and feeding

careful management

coadministration

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“This requires strong international oversight and supervision of any Iraqi tribunal.”

Noun

Neglect of one's duty or responsibility

thoughtlessness

inattentiveness

irresponsibility

inconsideration

dereliction of duty

non-fulfilment of duty

non-performance of duty

lack of proper care and attention

disregardfulness

sense of security

non-performance

contributory negligence

unprofessionalism

absent-mindedness

inconsiderateness

lack of concern

failure to take proper care

failure to take proper action

disinterestedness

lack of attention

the cold shoulder

indifference to

failure to pay attention to

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Noun

Inattention to consequences, thoughtlessness

inconsideration

discourteousness

disrespectfulness

inconsiderateness

thoughtlessness

unthoughtfulness

absent-mindedness

inattentiveness

ill-manneredness

presumptuousness

lack of manners

lack of civility

ungentlemanly behaviour

insubordination

unladylike behaviour

lack of respect

lack of consideration

contemptuousness

lack of politeness

lack of refinement

lack of social grace

misbehaviour^UK

cold-heartedness

inhospitableness

unreceptiveness

lack of diplomacy

ill-favoured^UK

not in the picture

left out in cold

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Noun

The intentional failure to perform an official duty or legal requirement

Noun

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal

Noun

Counterbalance in a system of government

checks and balances

Noun

A deep fissure in the earth's surface

deep narrow valley

fire and brimstone

infernal regions

differentiation

hole in the ground

wide area of difference

bottomless depth

fractionalization

irreconcilable difference

distinctiveness

breathing space

difference of opinion

lack of consistency

contradistinction

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Noun

An idiosyncratic belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality or rational argument

misapprehension

misinterpretation

misunderstanding

misconstruction

mistaken impression

false impression

mistaken belief

figment of the imagination

fool's paradise

optical illusion

incomprehension

will-o'-the-wisp

virtual reality

old wivesʼ tale

smoke and mirrors

false interpretation

not understanding

wrong end of the stick

imaginary vision

castles in Spain

castles in the air

unfounded belief

trumped-up story

alternative fact

irrational belief

fictitious story

rationalization^US

rationalisation^UK

unsound reasoning

twisting the facts

specious reasoning

overgeneral reasoning

cock and bull story

figment of imagination

faulty reasoning

unsound argument

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