"overpreparation" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: over- + preparation Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|preparation}} over- + preparation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} overpreparation (uncountable)
  1. Excessive preparation. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-overpreparation-en-noun-RR9zRKVg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with over-

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