Overshoot

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /oÊŠ.vÉš.shut/

Full definition of overshoot

Noun

1. (uncountable) The amount by which something goes too far.Let's see if we can predict and correct for the overshoot.
2. (countable, ecology) When the population of a species exceeds its environment's carrying capacity.

Verb

1. To go past something; to go too far.When you drive, you must remember to not overshoot the parking space and end up with two wheels over the line.
2. To shoot beyond; to shoot too far to hit something.
• Southnot to overshoot his game
3. To pass swiftly over; to fly beyond.
4. (figurative) To exceed.to overshoot the truth