overcompensation
noun
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noun
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Germanic *uber Old English ofer- Middle English over- English over- English compensation English overcompensation From over- + compensation.
- An excess amount provided in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.
- Excessive pay or reward provided for work performed.