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Meaning of overselect | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To select (something) more than would be expected.

transitive

Examples

“In another study⟳, Gianakos and Subich (1988) found a relationship of sex and sex-role orientation in the way both men and women choose⟳ a college major. In their study⟳, women overselected the traditionally feminine-type areas of study⟳.”

CEFR level

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

overselecting overselects oversell overselling oversells oversend

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