Definitions for overmatchˌoʊ vərˈmætʃ
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
o•ver•matchˌoʊ vərˈmætʃ(v.t.)
to be more than a match for; surpass; defeat.
to match against a superior opponent or competitor.
Origin of overmatch:
1300–50; ME overmacchen
Wiktionary
overmatch(Noun)
A match in which one opponent is very superior to the other
overmatch(Verb)
To match more than intended
The pattern overmatched, capturing the entire paragraph instead of the specific sentence.
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