Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overshoot
verb
/ˌoʊvərˈʃuːt/
Definition
To go beyond a target or limit.
Examples
- He tends to overshoot his budget when shopping for new clothes.
- The rocket was designed to overshoot the planned trajectory to ensure it would land safely.
Meaning
When something exceeds a particular point, goal, or expectation, we call it overshooting.
Synonyms
- Exceed
- Overspend
- Overreach
- Surpass
