"overselection" meaning in All languages combined

See overselection on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: over- + selection Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|selection}} over- + selection Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} overselection (uncountable)
  1. The selection of something more often or by more people than would be expected. Tags: uncountable Related terms: overselect
    Sense id: en-overselection-en-noun-Zzm~bMlj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with over-

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