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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Excessive collection, as:; Excessive collection of taxes or insurance premiums, necessitating administration of refunds or carryovers. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   Excessive collection, as:; Excessive collection of specimens, such as accidental collection of more than 24 hours' worth of urine for a 24-hour urine test. countable, uncountable

Antonyms

All antonyms

undercollection

Etymology

From over- + collection.

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