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overshoot Definition and Meaning in English (overshoot definition)

verb
Synonyms:exceedsurpassoverrun
Quick Answer • Definition

Overshoot definition: To go further than or beyond a target, limit, or mark, often unintentionally.

Definitions of Overshoot

  1. 1verb

    To go further than or beyond a target, limit, or mark, often unintentionally.

  2. 2verb

    To exceed a specified limit, amount, or budget.

  3. 3noun

    An act or instance of going beyond a desired point or limit.

Example Sentences

aviation

“The pilot had to circle back after he overshot the runway.”

business

“The company might overshoot its budget if expenses continue to rise.”

military

“The missile's overshoot was corrected on the next attempt.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

undershootfall shortmiss

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third person singularovershoots
past tenseovershot
past participleovershot
present participleovershooting
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Overshoot definition: To go further than or beyond a target, limit, or mark, often unintentionally.
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'Overshoot' translates to 'overshoot' in English. Overshoot definition: To go further than or beyond a target, limit, or mark, often unintentionally.
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