| 释义 |
overage
I. overage \|ōvə(r)|āj\ adjective
Etymology: over (II) + age, n.
1. : too old or regarded as too old to be serviceable or useful
< overage warships >
< an overage stand of timber >
2. : older than is normal for one's position, function, or grade
< overage students >
II. over·age \ˈōvərij\ noun
Etymology: over (III) + -age
1. : surplus, excess; specifically : the amount of a product above that recorded as having been shipped or placed in storage
2. : an excess over a required amount
< an overage was disclosed >
— opposed to shortage
3. : the quantity of a pharmaceutical included in a container in excess of the labeled amount (as in an ampul containing a liquid medication intended for injection) |