overexpansion en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Germanic *uber Old English ofer- Middle English over- English over- English expansion English overexpansion From over- + expansion.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) Excessive expansion, especially expansion that is not sustainable
Three major problems led to Citigroup’s downfall: bad investment policy; overexpansion, which overwhelmed Citigroup’s management; and an inadequate capital base.
2009 January 21, “Questions for Mr. Geithner”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| overexpansions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |