"overinvestment" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: overinvestments [plural]
Etymology: From over- + investment. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|investment}} over- + investment Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} overinvestment (countable and uncountable, plural overinvestments)
  1. Excessive investment, especially in one particular area Tags: countable, uncountable

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