overextension

[US]/[ˌoʊvərɪkˈstɛnʃən]/
[UK]/[ˌoʊvərɪkˈstɛnʃən]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The excessive extension of a limb or body part beyond its normal range.; In finance, a situation where a company takes on too much debt or expands too rapidly.; In linguistics, the use of a grammatical structure beyond its typical or expected range.; The act of extending something beyond its intended or reasonable limit.

Phrases & Collocations

overextension risk

prevent overextension

overextension costs

avoid overextension

overextension period

due to overextension

overextension impact

minimize overextension

overextension liability

address overextension

Example Sentences

the company's rapid expansion led to an overextension of its resources.

he suffered from an overextension of credit, resulting in significant debt.

the athlete's overextension during the competition caused a serious injury.

the project's timeline was an overextension of the team's capabilities.

the government's social programs faced an overextension of the budget.

the new policy represents a significant overextension of executive power.

the child's imagination often leads to an overextension of the story's plot.

the manager warned against the overextension of the sales team's efforts.

the contract included a clause preventing overextension of the agreement terms.

the company avoided overextension by carefully managing its investments.

the speaker's argument involved a clear overextension of the initial premise.

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