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OVERSHOOTING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Overshooting.

Overshooting - as a noun

An approach that fails and gives way to another attempt

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go-aroundwave-off

Overshooting - as a verb

Shoot beyond or over (a target)

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
undershoot14

Aim too high

Example: "The plan overshoots its aim"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aim5aspire8draw a bead onshoot for
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The film's overshooting led to a longer production schedule."
"The player's overshooting of the goal resulted in a missed opportunity to score."
"The airline's overshooting of the runway caused a major accident."
"The financial company's overshooting of their quarterly targets impressed investors."
"The economy's overshooting of inflation expectations raised concerns among policymakers."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERSHOOTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overshooting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERSHOOTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is OVERSHOOTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overshooting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERSHOOTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is OVERSHOOTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overshooting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERSHOOTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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