Is Overcorrected a Word?

o·ver·cor·rect
To correct something to an excessive or unusual degree. o′ver·cor·rec′tion n.

What is overcorrected mean?

intransitive verb. : to make too much of a correction : to adjust too much in attempting to offset an error, miscalculation, or problem If the soup tastes bland, don't overcorrect by adding too much salt.

Is over correct a word?

correction beyond what is needed or customary, especially when leading to error; overadjustment: The pilot made an overcorrection for headwinds.

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