English Explanatory Dictionary

overcollection

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Excessive collection, as:
  2. Excessive collection of taxes or insurance premiums, necessitating administration of refunds or carryovers.
  3. Excessive collection of specimens, such as accidental collection of more than 24 hours' worth of urine for a 24-hour urine test.

Word forms

overcollection overcollections

Etymology

From over- + collection.

Antonyms

undercollection
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