What does overbalance mean?

Definitions for overbalance
ˌoʊ vərˈbæl əns; ˈoʊ vərˌbæl ənsover·bal·ance

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. preponderate, outweigh, overbalance, outbalanceverb

    weigh more heavily

    "these considerations outweigh our wishes"

  2. overbalanceverb

    cause to be off balance

    "It is not desirable to overbalance the budget"

Wiktionary

  1. overbalancenoun

    Excess of weight or value; something more than an equivalent.

  2. overbalanceverb

    To thrown (someone or something) off balance

  3. overbalanceverb

    To lose one's balance

  4. overbalanceverb

    To have an excess weight

  5. overbalanceverb

    To overcompensate

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  1. overbalance

    Overbalance generally refers to having too much weight or emphasis on one side, aspect, or factor as compared to another, which results in an imbalance, instability, or disadvantage. It can also imply losing balance or stability due to excessive weight or pressure. This term is often used in finance, sports, and general discussions referring to various types of imbalances.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Overbalance

    ō-vėr-bal′ans, v.t. to exceed in weight, value, or importance: to cause to lose (one's) balance.—n. excess of weight or value.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of overbalance in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of overbalance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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