Definition

Describing something that has been recorded or detailed more than necessary.

Example

The project was overdocumented, making it hard to find the essential information.

Conversation

Have you seen that report they sent out?

Yeah, it's so overdocumented that it’s hard to find the key points.

Exactly! I feel like I’m reading a novel instead of a summary.

Right? Sometimes less is more when it comes to documentation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overdocumented → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "document" (from Latin "documentum", meaning a lesson or proof). The word "overdocumented" means excessively documented or having too many documents related to something.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'excessive' ('over-') in providing 'proof' or 'lessons' ('document') — that's why overdocumented means having too much documentation.

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