SINCE 1828
overdocument
verb
over·doc·u·ment
| \ ˌō-vər-ˈdä-kyə-mənt
, -kyü-\
, -kyü-\
overdocumented;
overdocumenting
Definition of overdocument
: to document (something) excessively
overdocumented her claim overdocumenting their thesis/sources Hers is a peculiarly overdocumented life because of her involvement in a notorious murder case …— Liz Stanley I would suggest documenting how the athlete is doing throughout the process … . I don't think you can ever overdocument, and it's a good habit to get into.— Barry Jordan
Other Words from overdocument
overdocumentation
\ ˌō-vər-ˌdä-kyə-mən-ˈtā-shən
, -ˌmen- , -kyü- \
noun
, -ˌmen- , -kyü- \
noun
In the age of conspicuous overdocumentation, old film photographs are finding a new cachet of their own.
— Ivor Tossell
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