"exceedance" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ɛkˈsiːdn̩s/, /ɪkˈsiːdn̩s/ Forms: exceedances [plural]
Etymology: exceed + -ance Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|exceed|ance}} exceed + -ance Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} exceedance (countable and uncountable, plural exceedances)
  1. The extent to which an action, activity or substance exceeds a limit set by recommended practice, legislation, etc. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-exceedance-en-noun-q~5AKJWc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ance

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