Overcompensation Definition

ōvər-kŏmpən-sāshən
noun
Excessive compensation, especially the exertion of effort in excess of that needed to compensate for a physical or psychological characteristic or defect.
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Excessive pay or reward provided for work performed.

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Noun

Singular:
overcompensation
Plural:
overcompensations

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