SportsAugust 17, 2026

overcorrection

OH-ver-kuh-REK-shun

Definition

The act of making a change or adjustment that is excessive, typically in response to a previous error or an underestimated situation.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'over-' (meaning excessive) and 'correction' (the action of rectifying something), emerging in the mid-20th century to describe responses that exceed what is necessary.

In the news

The author argues that drafting Kyle Pitts in the eighth round is an overcorrection, suggesting that fantasy managers have swung too far in the opposite direction after his previous performance dip.

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