noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The assessment of a tax or charge at a higher value than the correct one. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   An excessive assessment of an academic course, as by requiring too many pieces of work from each student. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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exaggerationextortionhighway robberyholduploan sharkingovercharge

Antonyms

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underassessment

Etymology

From over- + assessment.

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