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Meaning of overcompensation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

An excess amount provided in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.
countable, uncountable
Excessive pay or reward provided for work performed.
countable, uncountable

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

overcompensator overcompetence overcompetition overcompetitiveness overcomplacency overcompleteness