overcompensation

English

Etymology

over- +‎ compensation

Noun

overcompensation (countable and uncountable, plural overcompensations)

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