What does overstretched mean?
Overstretched means simple past and past participle of overstretch.
Overstretched
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of overstretch.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of overstretch
- Subject to demands that are more than can be reasonably handled.
Example Sentences
Software developer Amey Consulting has used it to identify issues elsewhere on the network, such as at East Croydon where platforms 3 and 4 were identified as causes of delay due to staff being overstretched at peak hours.
Critics of MCEDs also warn that a deluge of test results could put additional pressure on already overstretched health services. A Galleri pilot screening programme in Arizona for firefighters missed many instances of cancer, raising questions about accuracy.
Synonyms for overstretched
Antonyms for overstretched
Related Words
Word Forms
- more overstretched
- most overstretched
Usage Notes
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How do you use overstretched in a sentence?
Software developer Amey Consulting has used it to identify issues elsewhere on the network, such as at East Croydon where platforms 3 and 4 were identified as causes of delay due to staff being overstretched at peak hours.
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