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overshoot

/ˈoʊvəʊʃʊt/ verb · British & US
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What does overshoot mean?

verb

To exceed a target or limit, often unintentionally. To shoot or pass beyond a target or limit.

Example

"The company's profits overshot their projections, leading to a financial surplus."

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