overshoot

The amount by which something goes too far.

“Let's see if we can predict and correct for the overshoot.”

When the population of a species exceeds its environment's carrying capacity.

To go past something; to go too far.

“When you drive, you must remember to not overshoot the parking space and end up with two wheels over the line.”

To shoot beyond; to shoot too far to hit something.

To pass swiftly over; to fly beyond.

To exceed.

“to overshoot the truth”

To venture too far; to overreach (oneself).