overdesign


over·de·sign

verb \-di-ˈzīn\

Definition of OVERDESIGN

transitive verb
: to design in a manner that is excessively complex or that exceeds usual standards (as of sturdiness or safety)

First Known Use of OVERDESIGN

1951

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