overman
noun
a foreman, supervisor, or overseer.
overmanning
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present participleof overman.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Organized labor, in turn, will have to be more flexible on wages and be willing to give up rigid work rules that lead to overmanning and inefficiency.
From Time Magazine Archive
The rescue plan, however, does not call for cutting back employment, though overmanning is one of Leyland's chief handicaps.
From Time Magazine Archive
