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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
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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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The first known use of overdocument was in 1910
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