Overclaim
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overclaim is a verb meaning (transitive) To claim too much.
Meaning
(transitive) To claim too much.
Example Sentences
Smith says: "Performance has not been perfect, and I've been around long enough to not take things for granted or to overclaim. But we're up to 96%-97% PPM [Public Performance Measure] and a very high proportion of that is absolutely 100% on time.
Word Forms
- overclaims
- overclaiming
- overclaimed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overstate, overassert, overlash, overattribute, overboast, overjustify.
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