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overlook

verb/ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

to fail to notice or consider something

The manager tends to overlook minor details when assessing employee performance.

missneglectdisregard
word origin — The word 'overlook' originates from the combination of 'over' and 'look', where 'over' implies a sense of excess or comprehensive view, and 'look' pertains to seeing or observing.