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bloat

/bloʊt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does bloat mean?

noun, verb

Excessive or unnecessary growth or expansion, especially in size or amount. To cause something to become excessively large or complex.

Example

"The company's bloat in the IT department led to a significant increase in costs."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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