What does "overextension" mean?

The state or quality of being overextended; extension beyond normal, correct, or appropriate bounds or limits.

Overextension

Common synonyms include: bloat, bloating, breaking point, distension, extrapolating, extrapolation.

noun

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Noun

1
The state or quality of being overextended; extension beyond normal, correct, or appropriate bounds or limits. countable, uncountable
"Other nations sensed American overextension."
2
Application of a term to too many referents, as for example when a child uses cat to refer to all animals. countable, uncountable

"Other nations sensed American overextension."

From over- + extension.