Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gold-plating
noun
/ˈɡoʊldˌpleɪtɪŋ/
Definition
The act of adding unnecessary features or embellishments to a project or process, which can lead to increased costs and complexity.
Examples
- The team’s gold-plating of the software created delays and additional costs.
- In his quest for perfection, he was guilty of gold-plating the design of the product.
- Gold-plating can be tempting but often leads to going over budget.
Meaning
Gold-plating refers to excessively enhancing or refining something beyond the required standard, often resulting in waste or inefficiency.
Synonyms
- Overengineering
- Overdesign
- Unnecessary enhancement
