Meaning of the word overshoot in English
What does overshoot mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
overshoot
US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈʃuːt/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈʃuːt/
Verb
to go farther than the end of or past something, without intending to:
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The plane overshot the runway and finished up in the water.
Noun
the act of spending more than originally planned, or the extra amount spent:
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This projected overshoot is the biggest in any inflation report in the past three years.