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Topic: Finance

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.

overdrawn

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌdrɔːn/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌdrɔn/

adjective

Definition: Having a bank account that has been taken beyond its limit, resulting in a negative balance.

Example: After spending too much money, my account is now overdrawn.

verb

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

Example: She realized she had overdrawn her account after checking her bank statement.

overdue

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌduː/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌdu/

adjective

Definition: Something that should have happened or been paid earlier than it actually is.

Example: The library charged me a fee for my overdue book.

overestimate

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈɛstəˌmeɪt/

KK: /oʊvərˈɛstəˌmeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To judge or calculate something as being more than it actually is.

Example: Many people overestimate their ability to complete the project on time.

overestimation

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˌɛstəˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /oʊvərˌɛstəˈmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A judgment or calculation that is higher than the actual value or reality.

Example: The overestimation of the project's costs led to budget issues.

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.

overexpansion

IPA: /ˌoʊvərɪkˈspænʃən/

KK: /oʊvərɪkˈspænʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of growing or increasing too much, especially in a way that cannot be maintained.

Example: The company's overexpansion led to financial difficulties when demand decreased.

overextended

IPA: /ˌoʊvərɪkˈstɛndɪd/

KK: /oʊvərɪkˈstɛndɪd/

adjective

Definition: Stretched or expanded too far, often leading to problems or difficulties.

Example: The company became overextended by taking on too many projects at once.

verb

Definition: To have stretched or expanded something too far, often leading to problems or difficulties.

Example: She overextended herself by taking on too many projects at once.

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.

overinflate

IPA: /ˌoʊvərɪnˈfleɪt/

KK: /oʊvərɪnˈfleɪt/

verb

Definition: To fill something with too much air or gas, making it larger than necessary.

Example: Be careful not to overinflate the balloon, or it might burst.

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