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Overshoot

/ˈoʊ.vɚˌshut/

The amount by which something goes too far.

📖 Definitions of "Overshoot"

noun
  1. 1

    The amount by which something goes too far.

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

  2. 2

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

verb
  1. 1

    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."

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    To pass swiftly over; to fly beyond.

  4. 4

    To exceed.

    "to overshoot the truth"

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