Overcorrect
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overcorrect is a verb meaning To correct too sharply or too much.
Meaning
To correct too sharply or too much.
Example Sentences
[…] Ms. Goodman, who was driving, overcorrected after passing a slow-moving vehicle.
Word Forms
- overcorrects
- overcorrecting
- overcorrected
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overadjust, overreact, overstabilize, overmodify, overdirect, overedit.
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