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
1.
to go past (a target or stopping place) accidentally or without stopping
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The pilot had to circle around after overshooting the runway.
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I accidentally overshot my exit on the highway.
2.
to exceed (a desired or target level or amount)
Example:
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The company's expenses overshot the budget by a significant margin.
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The temperature overshot the target by several degrees.
Noun
an instance of going past a target or desired point
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The pilot corrected for the slight overshoot on landing.
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There was a significant overshoot in the projected costs.