Definitions for overageˈoʊ vərˈeɪdʒ
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
o•ver•ageˈoʊ vərˈeɪdʒ(adj.)
beyond the acceptable, desired, or usual age.
too old to be serviceable; antiquated.
Origin of overage:
1885–90
o•ver•ageˈoʊ vər ɪdʒ(n.)
an excess supply of merchandise.
Category: Business
Origin of overage:
1940–45
Princeton's WordNet
overage(adj)
a surplus or excess of money or merchandise that is actually on hand and that exceeds expectations
overage, overaged, superannuated, over-the-hill(adj)
too old to be useful
"He left the house...for the support of twelve superannuated wool carders"- Anthony Trollope
Wiktionary
overage(Noun)
A surplus of inventory or capacity or of cash that is greater than the amount in the record of an account.
overage(Noun)
A state of being more than one ought to be.
You're entitled to bring a bag weighing fifty pounds onto the airplane, and will be charged extra for any overage.
overage(Adjective)
Having an age that is greater than a stipulated minimum.
overage(Adjective)
Too old to be of use in a particular situation.
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