Definitions for overmatch
ˌoʊ vərˈmætʃover·match

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. overmatchnoun

   A match in which one opponent is very superior to the other

2. overmatchverb

   To match more than intended

   The pattern overmatched, capturing the entire paragraph instead of the specific sentence.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Overmatchnoun

   One of superior powers; one not to be overcome.

   Etymology: over and match.

   Spain is no over-match for England, by that which leadeth all men; that is, experience and reason. Francis Bacon.

   Eve was his over-match, who self-deceiv’d
   And rash, before-hand had no better weigh’d
   The strength he was to cope with or his own. John Milton.

   In a little time there will scarce be a woman of quality in Great-Britain, who would not be an over-match for an Irish priest. Joseph Addison, Freeholder, №. 89.

2. To Overmatchverb

   To be too powerful; to conquer; to oppress by superior force.

   Etymology: over and match.

   I have seen a swan
   With bootless labour swim against the tide,
   And spend her strength with over-matching waves. William Shakespeare.

   Sir William Lucy, with me
   Set from our o’er-match’d forces forth for aid. William Shakespeare.

   Assist, lest I who erst
   Thought none my equal, now be over-match’d. Par. Reg.

   How great soever our curiosity be, our excess is greater, and does not only over-match, but supplant it. Dec. of Piety.

   He from that length of time dire omens drew,
   Of English over-match’d, and Dutch too strong,
   Who never fought three days but to pursue. Dryden.

   It moves our wonder, that a foreign guest
   Should over-match the most, and match the best. Dryden.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Overmatch

   Overmatch is a concept in modern military thinking which prizes having overwhelming advantages over an adversary to a more significant margin than in traditional warfare. It is related to military superiority. Overmatch uses a military force's "capabilities or unique tactics" to compel the opposing forces to stop using their own equipment or tactics, as doing so would lead to their own defeat or destruction. By fielding the right mix of capabilities, the commander can present multiple dilemmas to the enemy, thus compelling the enemy to withdraw.: 57:00 

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Overmatch

   ō-vėr-mach′, v.t. to be more than a match for: to conquer.—n. O′vermatch, one who is more than a match: one who cannot be overcome.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. overmatch

   To be too powerful for; to conquer; to subdue; to suppress by superior force. Also, one superior in power; one able to overcome.

How to pronounce overmatch?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say overmatch in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of overmatch in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of overmatch in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of overmatch in a Sentence

1. Phaedrus:

   Wisdom is always an overmatch for strength.

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Overmatch
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=overmatch
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overmatch
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=overmatch
5. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html