overshooting
|o-ver-shoot-ing|
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/ˌoʊvərˈʃuːtɪŋ/
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/ˌəʊvəˈʃuːtɪŋ/
(overshoot)
exceeding limits
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overshoot' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'overshoten,' where 'over-' meant 'beyond' and 'shoten' meant 'to shoot.'
Historical Evolution
'overshoten' transformed into the modern English word 'overshoot' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to shoot beyond a target,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'exceeding a limit or target.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of going beyond or exceeding a target or limit.
The rocket overshot its intended orbit.
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Verb 2
present participle form of 'overshoot'.
The company is overshooting its budget this quarter.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41