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
- overreferences
- overreferencing
- overreferenced
Antonyms for overreference
Common opposites include underreference.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overcite, overpost, overattribute, overread, overuse, overlink.
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