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Meaning of overcompensation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Suomi ylikompensaatio
Bahasa Indonesia overkompensasi
Svenska överkompensering

CEFR level

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

overcompensator overcompetence overcompetition overcompetitiveness overcomplacency overcompleteness

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