Overexpansion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Overexpansion is a noun meaning Excessive expansion, especially expansion that is not sustainable.
Meaning
Excessive expansion, especially expansion that is not sustainable.
Example Sentences
Three major problems led to Citigroup’s downfall: bad investment policy; overexpansion, which overwhelmed Citigroup’s management; and an inadequate capital base.
Word Forms
- overexpansions
Antonyms for overexpansion
Common opposites include underexpansion.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hyperexpansion, overspaciousness, overextension, overinvestment, overexuberance, overexpenditure.
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