"overclassification" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From over- + classification. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|classification}} over- + classification Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} overclassification (uncountable)
  1. Excessive classification. Tags: uncountable
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