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Meaning of overinstruct | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To instruct excessively.

Examples

“It is a common fault to overinstruct the composing room—to tell them the size of type to use in every line and in every corner.”
“…feminist critics found fault with the magazine’s tendency to overinstruct readers on how to become some stereotype of a woman they might not be naturally….”
“Verbal instructions are often overdone and are often unable to capture the many subtle aspects of skilled movements. …The most important message here is do not overinstruct.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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