ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Overreference

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Overreference is a verb meaning (transitive) To reference too much or too often.

Meaning

(transitive) To reference too much or too often.

Example Sentences

The concept of normalization has to be one of most overreferenced yet misunderstood concepts in programming.
Despite considerable overreferencing, which sometimes intrudes into the text sufficiently to disturb the thought processes of the reader, the book is well written.

Word Forms

Antonyms for overreference

Common opposites include underreference.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include overcite, overpost, overattribute, overread, overuse, overlink.

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