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overmatter

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Typeset material that proves to be surplus to requirements.

uncountable

Examples

“Casting off is estimating the number⟳ of words in a manuscript. Copy⟳ fitting is assessing how much space text will take⟳ up in a printed document. Both are important in ensuring that you do not end⟳ up with pages of overmatter.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

overmattress overmaturity overmeasure overmeasurement overmeddling overmedicalization

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