Complete Definition of "overshoot"

English

Pronunciation
w:IPA|IPA: /'ov�ɻshut/
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Noun
overshoot

  1. uncountable The amount by which something goes too far.

#:Let's see if we can predict and correct for the overshoot.

  1. (ecology) When the population of a species exceeds its environment's carrying capacity.

Verb
en-verb|overshoots|overshooting|overshot|overshot

  1. To go too far.

#:When you drive, you must remember to not overshoot the parking space and end up with two wheels over the line.

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