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Definition of overrecover in English: overrecoververb ˌəʊvərɪˈkʌvə 1no object To gain in profit more than is necessary to cover (a cost, expense, etc.), especially when this is not permitted by law or policy. 2no object To overcompensate for a fault or change in condition; to return to and exceed the usual, proper, or expected level. Usually in pa. pple.
Origin Late 19th century (in an earlier sense). From over- + recover. Definition of overrecover in US English: overrecoververbˌəʊvərɪˈkʌvə 1no object To gain in profit more than is necessary to cover (a cost, expense, etc.), especially when this is not permitted by law or policy. 2no object To overcompensate for a fault or change in condition; to return to and exceed the usual, proper, or expected level. Usually in pa. pple.
Origin Late 19th century (in an earlier sense). From over- + recover. |