IPA: /ˌoʊvərprɪˈsaɪs/
KK: /oʊvərprɪˈsaɪs/
Definition: More exact than necessary; being overly detailed or strict about accuracy.
Example: His overprecise calculations made the project take much longer than expected.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərɪˈfaɪnd/
KK: /oʊvərɪˈfaɪnd/
Definition: Made too pure or perfect, often to the point of losing natural qualities or becoming overly complicated.
Example: The overrefined design of the building made it look cold and uninviting.
Definition: To make something excessively pure or refined, often to the point where it loses its original character or value.
Example: The artist's work became overrefined, losing the raw emotion that made it special.
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/
KK: /oʊvərˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/
Definition: To impose too many rules and regulations on something, making it difficult to operate or function properly.
Example: The government decided not to overregulate the new technology companies.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪʃən/
KK: /oʊvərˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definition: The act of creating too many rules and regulations, which can make it difficult for people or businesses to operate effectively.
Example: Many businesses struggle due to overregulation, which limits their ability to innovate.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈrɛprɪˌzɛntɪd/
KK: /oʊvərˈrɛprɪˌzɛntɪd/
Definition: Describing a situation where a particular group or category appears in larger numbers than is typical or expected.
Example: In the study, certain demographics were found to be overrepresented in the survey results.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈraɪdɪŋ/
KK: /oʊvərˈraɪdɪŋ/
Definition: More important than anything else; having the highest priority.
Example: The overriding goal of the project is to improve community health.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈruːl/
KK: /oʊvərul/
Definition: To reject or cancel a decision or rule made by someone else, often in a position of authority.
Example: The judge decided to overrule the previous ruling in the case.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈruːlɪŋ/
KK: /oʊvərˈruːlɪŋ/
Definition: The act of rejecting or canceling a decision or ruling made by someone in authority.
Example: The judge's overruling of the previous decision surprised everyone in the courtroom.
Definition: To reject or change a decision or ruling made by someone else, often in a legal or authoritative context.
Example: The judge is overruling the previous decision made by the lower court.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈskruːpjələs/
KK: /oʊvərˈskrupjələs/
Definition: Being very careful and precise about doing things right, often to an extreme degree.
Example: Her overscrupulous nature made her double-check every detail of the report before submission.
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/
Definition: A person who supervises and directs the work of others, especially in a job or project.
Example: The overseer ensured that all workers followed safety protocols on the construction site.
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