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Definition of overfulfillment

overfulfillment

/ˌoʊ.vɚ.fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/
(UK: overfulfilment)
o · ver · ful · fill · ment
Plural:overfulfillments
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overfulfillment Lexical Profile

overfulfillment Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act or process of exceeding a set goal, quota, or expectation, particularly in production, sales, or economic planning.

Example

"The regional managers received substantial bonuses for the overfulfillment of their annual sales targets."

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• Rhymes for overfulfillment

• Nearby Words

overflow
overfly
overfocus
overfulfillment
overfull
overfund
overfussy

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century by combining the prefix 'over-' with 'fulfillment', frequently used in the context of planned economies and industrial translations to describe exceeding production quotas.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overfulfillment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overfulfillment
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