English

Noun

overshoot ‎(plural overshoots)

1. (uncountable) The amount by which something goes too far.

   Let's see if we can predict and correct for the overshoot.

2. (countable, ecology) When the population of a species exceeds its environment's carrying capacity.

Verb

overshoot ‎(third-person singular simple present overshoots, present participle overshooting, simple past and past participle overshot)

1. To go past something; to go too far.

   When you drive, you must remember to not overshoot the parking space and end up with two wheels over the line.

2. To shoot beyond; to shoot too far to hit something.
   • South

     not to overshoot his game

3. To pass swiftly over; to fly beyond.

   (Can we find and add a quotation of Hartle to this entry?)

4. (figuratively) To exceed.

   to overshoot the truth

   (Can we find and add a quotation of Cowper to this entry?)