Definition

To handle or treat something excessively or beyond what is necessary.

Example

If you overprocess the data, it may lose its original meaning.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think I might have overprocessed my project last night.

Really? How did that happen?

I kept changing things, and now it feels too complicated.

Sometimes less is more; maybe simplify it a bit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overprocess → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively or too much) and "process" (from Latin "processus", meaning a series of actions or steps). The word "overprocess" means to excessively carry out a series of actions or steps in a task.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'too much' ('over-') in a series of actions ('process') — that's why overprocess means to carry out a task excessively.

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