overshoot (Meaning)
overshoot (n)
an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt
overshoot (v)
shoot beyond or over (a target)
aim too high
overshoot (v. t.)
To shoot over or beyond.
To pass swiftly over; to fly beyond.
To exceed; as, to overshoot the truth.
overshoot (v. i.)
To fly beyond the mark.
Synonyms & Antonyms of overshoot
FAQs About the word overshoot
an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt, shoot beyond or over (a target), aim too highTo shoot over or beyond., To pass swiftly over; to fly bey
exceed, surpass, transcend, outrun, overstep, overreach, outreach,overrun, overuse, overwork
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The aircraft's excessive thrust caused it to overshoot the runway upon landing.
The company's financial projections overshot by a significant margin, leading to budget shortfalls.
The temperature regulation system overshot, making the room uncomfortably cold.
The hiker overshot the intended trailhead, resulting in an unexpected detour.
