noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Excessive measure; surplus. countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   To measure or estimate with a result that is larger than it should be.

Synonyms

All synonyms

avalanchebalancebonusdelugedividendexaggerate

Etymology

From over- + measure.

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