Definition

To meet or exceed a requirement or expectation, especially in terms of quantity or performance.

Example

The team managed to overfulfill their sales targets this quarter.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about how Jake managed to overfulfill his sales target this month?

Yeah, I was surprised! He really went above and beyond.

I wonder how he did it without burning out.

Maybe he just found a way to work smarter, not harder!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overfulfill → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "fulfill" (from Old English "fullfyllan", meaning to fill completely). The word "overfulfill" means to fill or satisfy something to an excessive degree.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'excessively' ('over-') to 'fill completely' ('fulfill') — that's why overfulfill means to satisfy beyond what is necessary.

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