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Exam: TOEIC

overcapacity

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈkæpəˌsɪti/

KK: /oʊvərˈkæpəˌsɪti/

noun

Definition: A situation where there is more capacity to produce goods or provide services than is actually needed or demanded.

Example: The factory faced issues due to overcapacity, leading to wasted resources and lower profits.

overcapitalized

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈkæpɪˌlaɪzd/

KK: /oʊvərˈkæpɪtəlaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Having more capital than is necessary or reasonable for a business or investment.

Example: The company was overcapitalized, leading to inefficiencies in its operations.

verb

Definition: To invest too much capital in a business or project, often leading to financial difficulties.

Example: The company was overcapitalized, which made it hard to manage its finances effectively.

overcharge

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈtʃɑrdʒ/

KK: /oʊvərˈtʃɑrdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To ask for a price that is higher than what is reasonable or fair.

Example: The store tends to overcharge for its products compared to other shops.

noun

Definition: An excessive amount charged for a product or service, often more than what is fair or reasonable.

Example: The customer complained about the overcharge on their bill.

transitive verb

Definition: To ask for more money than something is worth or to charge too much for a product or service.

Example: The store decided to overcharge customers for the new smartphone, leading to many complaints.

overcommit

IPA: /ˌoʊvərkəˈmɪt/

KK: /oʊvərkəˈmɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take on more responsibilities or commitments than one can handle.

Example: She tends to overcommit herself with too many projects at work.

transitive verb

Definition: To promise or commit to doing more than one can actually handle or fulfill.

Example: If you overcommit to too many projects, you might end up feeling overwhelmed and unable to complete any of them.

overcommunicate

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈkɒmjʊnɪkeɪt/

KK: /oʊvərˈkɒmjunɪˌkeɪt/

verb

Definition: To share information excessively or more than necessary, often leading to confusion or misunderstanding.

Example: In meetings, it's important not to overcommunicate, as it can overwhelm the participants.

overdraft

IPA: /ˈoʊvərdræft/

KK: /ˈoʊvərdræft/

noun

Definition: An amount of money that a bank allows a person to borrow when their account balance goes below zero.

Example: She was charged a fee for having an overdraft on her bank account.

overdraw

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌdrɔ/

KK: /ˈoʊvərdrɔ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take out more money from a bank account than is available, resulting in a negative balance.

Example: If you overdraw your account, you may have to pay a fee.

transitive verb

Definition: To take more money from a bank account than is available, leading to a negative balance.

Example: She accidentally overdraw her account by spending too much money.

overexpand

IPA: /ˌoʊvərɪkˈspænd/

KK: /oʊvərɪkˈspænd/

verb

Definition: To increase in size, amount, or scope beyond what is reasonable or necessary.

Example: The company decided to overexpand, opening too many new stores at once.

overfulfill

IPA: /ˌoʊvərfəlˈfɪl/

KK: /oʊvərfəlˈfɪl/

verb

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.

overhead

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌhɛd/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌhɛd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is situated above or related to expenses that are not directly tied to production.

Example: The overhead lights in the room provide bright illumination.

adverb

Definition: In a position that is above or higher than something else, especially above the head.

Example: The birds were flying overhead as we walked through the park.

noun

Definition: A term used to describe something that is located above head height, such as a light fixture or a projector, or refers to the top surface in a closed space like a ship.

Example: The teacher used an overhead to display the lesson to the entire class.

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