overdocument

verb

over·doc·u·ment | \ ˌō-vər-ˈdä-kyə-mənt

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, -kyü- \

overdocumented; overdocumenting

Definition of overdocument

transitive + intransitive

: 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

In the age of conspicuous overdocumentation, old film photographs are finding a new cachet of their own. — Ivor Tossell

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“Overdocument.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overdocument. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.

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