overmanage
|o-ver-man-age|
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/ˌoʊvərˈmænɪdʒ/
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/ˌəʊvəˈmænɪdʒ/
excessive control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overmanage' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the verb 'manage' meaning 'to control or direct'.
Historical Evolution
'Overmanage' is a modern English word formed by combining 'over-' and 'manage'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to manage excessively', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to manage excessively or with too much control.
The team felt stifled because their manager tended to overmanage every project.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45