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Definition of overmanning

overmanning

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈmæn.ɪŋ/
o · ver · man · ning
Adjective:overmanned
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Past Simple:overmanned
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Past Participle:overmanned
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Present Participle:overmanning
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overmanning Lexical Profile

overmanning Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British The practice or condition of employing more workers than are necessary to operate a business, factory, or organization efficiently.

Example

"The audit revealed widespread overmanning across several manufacturing plants, prompting a company-wide restructuring."

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• verb

1

To supply or equip with too many personnel or workers (present participle of overman).

Example

"By overmanning the day shift, the manager inadvertently left the evening crew short of essential personnel."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary business and human resources contexts, gender-neutral alternatives such as "overstaffing" are often preferred over "overmanning."

• Rhymes for overmanning

• Nearby Words

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overmanager
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overmedicate
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overmix

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