over·doc·u·ment
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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
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ˌō-vər-ˌdä-kyə-mən-ˈtā-shən
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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 2 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of overdocument was in 1910
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