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overmanagement

|o/ver/man/age/ment|

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/ˌoʊvərˈmænɪdʒmənt/

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/ˌəʊvəˈmænɪdʒmənt/

(overmanage)

excessive control

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
overmanageovermanagesovermanagedovermanagedovermanaging
Etymology
Etymology Information

'overmanagement' originates from the combination of 'over-' meaning 'excessive' and 'management' meaning 'the process of dealing with or controlling things or people'.

Historical Evolution

'overmanage' transformed into the noun form 'overmanagement' to describe the act or process of managing excessively.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'excessive management,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the excessive or unnecessary management of a situation, organization, or project.

The company's downfall was attributed to overmanagement, which stifled innovation.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42