Overselect
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overselect is a verb meaning (transitive) To select (something) more than would be expected.
Meaning
(transitive) To select (something) more than would be expected.
Example Sentences
In another study, Gianakos and Subich (1988) found a relationship of sex and sex-role orientation in the way both men and women choose a college major. In their study, women overselected the traditionally feminine-type areas of study.
Word Forms
- overselects
- overselecting
- overselected
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overrepresent, overdetect, oversupplement, oversell, overaggrandize, overreach.
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