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Exam: TOEIC

overproduce

IPA: /ˌoʊvərprəˈduːs/

KK: /oʊvərprəˈdjuːs/

transitive verb

Definition: To create more of something than is necessary or wanted.

Example: The factory tends to overproduce items, leading to waste.

overpromise

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈprɒmɪs/

KK: /oʊvərˈprɑːmɪs/

verb

Definition: To make a promise that is greater than what can actually be achieved or delivered.

Example: The company tends to overpromise on their product features, leading to disappointed customers.

overpromote

IPA: /ˌoʊvərprəˈmoʊt/

KK: /oʊvərprəˈmoʊt/

adjective

Definition: To support or advertise something too much, often leading to unrealistic expectations.

Example: The company decided to overpromote their new product, claiming it could solve all problems.

overpromoted

IPA: /ˌoʊvərprəˈmoʊtɪd/

KK: /oʊvərprəˈmoʊtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that has been given too much promotion or recognition, often beyond their actual abilities or qualifications.

Example: He felt overpromoted after being given a managerial position without the necessary experience.

overpromoting

IPA: /ˌoʊvərprəˈmoʊtɪŋ/

KK: /oʊvərprəˈmoʊtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Not applicable as 'overpromoting' is not an adjective; it is the present participle form of a verb.

Example: The company is overpromoting its new product, which may lead to customer fatigue.

overqualified

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/

KK: /oʊvərˈkwɑlɪfaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having more education, skills, or experience than what is needed for a specific job or position.

Example: She felt overqualified for the entry-level position, as she had a master's degree and several years of experience.

oversee

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsi/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌsi/

transitive verb

Definition: To watch over and direct the work or activities of someone or something; to supervise.

Example: The manager will oversee the project to ensure it is completed on time.

oversell

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsɛl/

KK: /oʊvərˈsɛl/

transitive verb

Definition: To sell more of something than is available or to promote something too enthusiastically.

Example: The company tends to oversell its products, leading to customer disappointment when items are out of stock.

overservice

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsɜrv/

KK: /oʊvərˈsɜrv/

verb

Definition: To give more service than is necessary or appropriate.

Example: The restaurant was criticized for overserving its customers, making them feel uncomfortable.

oversold

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌsoʊld/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌsoʊld/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation where prices are considered too low due to excessive selling, often indicating a potential for price increase.

Example: The stock was oversold, leading many investors to believe it would soon rebound.

verb

Definition: To sell more of something than is available or more than is reasonable, often leading to a situation where demand exceeds supply.

Example: The concert tickets were oversold, causing many fans to be turned away at the door.

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