exceedance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The extent to which an action, activity or substance exceeds a limit set by recommended practice, legislation, etc.

Pronunciation

/ɛkˈsiːdn̩s/ /ɪkˈsiːdn̩s/

Word forms

exceedance exceedances

Etymology

From exceed + -ance.

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