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Topic: Technology

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.

overcomplex

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈkɒmplɛks/

KK: /oʊvərˈkɒmplɛks/

adjective

Definition: Something that is too complicated or intricate, making it difficult to understand or deal with.

Example: The instructions were overcomplex, causing confusion among the users.

overcomplicated

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/

KK: /oʊvərˈkɑmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is made more complex than necessary, often causing confusion or difficulty in understanding.

Example: The instructions were overcomplicated, making it hard for anyone to follow them.

verb

Definition: To make something more complex than necessary, often by adding unnecessary details or features.

Example: The instructions were overcomplicated, making it hard for anyone to follow them.

overcompress

IPA: /ˌoʊvərkəmˈprɛs/

KK: /oʊvərkəmˈprɛs/

verb

Definition: To apply excessive pressure or force to something, causing it to become overly compacted or reduced in size.

Example: If you overcompress the file, it may lose important data.

overdesign

IPA: /ˌoʊvərdɪˈzaɪn/

KK: /ˈoʊvərdɪzaɪn/

noun

Definition: The act of creating a design that is more complex or detailed than necessary, often leading to unnecessary features or complications.

Example: The architect's overdesign of the building made it difficult to maintain and use effectively.

verb

Definition: To create a design that is more complicated or detailed than necessary, often including extra features that are not needed.

Example: The architect decided to overdesign the building, adding many unnecessary features that increased the cost.

overdesigned

IPA: /ˌoʊvərdɪˈzaɪnd/

KK: /oʊvərdɪˈzaɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Created in a way that is too complex or elaborate, often more than necessary.

Example: The new smartphone model was criticized for being overdesigned, making it difficult to use.

overdocumented

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈdɒk.jʊ.ment.ɪd/

KK: /ˌoʊvərˈdɑːkʌmentɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been recorded or detailed more than necessary.

Example: The project was overdocumented, making it hard to find the essential information.

overdrive

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌdraɪv/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌdraɪv/

noun

Definition: A mechanism in a vehicle that allows it to run more efficiently at high speeds by reducing engine power needed for maintaining speed, or a state of increased activity or focus.

Example: During the final weeks of the project, the team shifted into overdrive to meet the deadline.

transitive verb

Definition: To operate a vehicle or machine at a higher speed or power than normal, often leading to excessive strain or effort.

Example: He decided to overdrive his car to reach the destination faster.

overdub

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌdʌb/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌdʌb/

noun

Definition: A sound that is recorded and added to an existing musical track to enhance or modify it.

Example: The producer decided to add an overdub to the song to make it sound richer.

transitive verb

Definition: To add extra recorded sound to a music track that has already been recorded, usually to improve or enhance it.

Example: The musician decided to overdub the guitar part to make the song sound richer.

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