Overselect
verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To select (something) more than would be expected. transitive
"In another study, Gianakos and Subich (1988) found a relationship of sex and sex-role orientation in the way both men and women choose a college major. In their study, women overselected the traditionally feminine-type areas of study."
Example
More examples"In another study, Gianakos and Subich (1988) found a relationship of sex and sex-role orientation in the way both men and women choose a college major. In their study, women overselected the traditionally feminine-type areas of study."
Etymology
From over- + select.
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