IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌkleɪm/
KK: /oʊvərˈkleɪm/
Definition: To make a claim that is greater than what is true or reasonable.
Example: The company was accused of trying to overclaim the benefits of their new product.
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌkleɪmd/
KK: /oʊvərˈkleɪmd/
Definition: Describing something that has been claimed or asserted to a degree that is considered too much or exaggerated.
Example: The company's overclaimed benefits led to customer dissatisfaction.
Definition: To have claimed something excessively or beyond what is true or reasonable.
Example: The company overclaimed the benefits of their new product in their advertisements.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈɪʃəns/
KK: /oʊvərˈɪʃəns/
Definition: The act of issuing something, such as documents or currency, in excessive amounts beyond what is necessary or appropriate.
Example: The overissuance of bonds led to a decrease in their value.
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌlɛt/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌlɛt/
Definition: To rent out a property too frequently or to too many different tenants.
Example: The landlord decided to overlet the apartment, which caused problems with the tenants.
IPA: /ˈoʊvəræŋk/
KK: /ˈoʊvəræŋk/
Definition: Describing something that is excessively rich or lush, often to the point of being overwhelming or unmanageable.
Example: The overrank vegetation made it difficult to walk through the garden.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/
KK: /oʊvərˈriːtʃ/
Definition: To go beyond what is reasonable or acceptable, often in an attempt to achieve something.
Example: He tends to overreach when trying to impress his boss.
Definition: To go beyond what is reasonable or acceptable, often by trying to achieve too much or by making excessive efforts.
Example: The company overreached in its attempt to expand too quickly, leading to financial difficulties.
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: /ˌoʊvərˈrɪpɔrt/
KK: /oʊvərˈrɪpɔrt/
Definition: To give more information than necessary or to report something more frequently than is required.
Example: The researchers were criticized for overreporting their findings in the study.
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.
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