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overmatch

[ oh-ver-mach ]
/ ˌoʊ vərˈmætʃ /

verb (used with object)

to be more than a match for; surpass; defeat: an assignment that clearly overmatched his abilities; an able task force that overmatched the enemy fleet.
to match (a competitor) against another of superior strength, ability, or the like.

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Origin of overmatch

First recorded in 1300–50, overmatch is from the Middle English word overmacchen.See over-, match2

Words nearby overmatch

overlord, overly, overman, overmantel, overmaster, overmatch, overmatter, overmeasure, overmedicate, overmodulation, overmorrow
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British Dictionary definitions for overmatch

overmatch
/ mainly US /

verb (ˌəʊvəˈmætʃ) (tr)

to be more than a match for
to match with a superior opponent

noun (ˈəʊvəˌmætʃ)

a person superior in ability
a match in which one contestant is superior
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