overmeasure (Meaning)
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overmeasure (v. t.)
To measure or estimate too largely.
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overmeasure (n.)
Excessive measure; the excess beyond true or proper measure; surplus.
Synonyms & Antonyms of overmeasure
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overmeasure Sentence Examples
- The shopkeeper gave an overmeasure of flour, ensuring the customer had more than they had paid for.
- The tailor's overmeasure resulted in a suit that was slightly too big, but could be easily tailored down.
- The recipe called for a precise cup of milk, but I added an overmeasure to make the cake extra moist.
- The dosage of medication was slightly adjusted to account for an overmeasure in the initial measurement.
- The contractor used an overmeasure of concrete to ensure the foundation was strong and stable.
- The warehouse had an overmeasure of inventory, leaving them with excess stock that needed to be cleared out.
- The painter applied an overmeasure of primer to prevent any paint from bleeding through later.
- The overmeasure of fertilizer resulted in a bumper crop of tomatoes, exceeding the farmer's expectations.
- The teacher gave an overmeasure of time for the test, allowing students to finish without feeling rushed.
- The photographer used an overmeasure of flash to ensure there was no underexposure in the image.
FAQs About the word overmeasure
To measure or estimate too largely., Excessive measure; the excess beyond true or proper measure; surplus.
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No antonyms found.
The shopkeeper gave an overmeasure of flour, ensuring the customer had more than they had paid for.
The tailor's overmeasure resulted in a suit that was slightly too big, but could be easily tailored down.
The recipe called for a precise cup of milk, but I added an overmeasure to make the cake extra moist.
The dosage of medication was slightly adjusted to account for an overmeasure in the initial measurement.
