overcorrection

overcorrection
/oh'veuhr keuh rek"sheuhn/, n.
correction beyond what is needed or customary, esp. when leading to error; overadjustment: The pilot made an overcorrection for headwinds.
[1880-85; OVER- + CORRECTION]

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