overage

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English [edit]

Etymology 1 [edit]

over +‎ age

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /ˈəʊvərˈeɪdʒ/

Adjective [edit]

overage (comparative more overage, superlative most overage)

  1. Having an age that is greater than a stipulated minimum.
  2. Too old to be of use in a particular situation.

Etymology 2 [edit]

over +‎ -age

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /ˈəʊvərɪdʒ/

Noun [edit]

overage (plural overages)

  1. A surplus of inventory or capacity or of cash that is greater than the amount in the record of an account.
  2. A state of being more than one ought to be.
    You're entitled to bring a bag weighing fifty pounds onto the airplane, and will be charged extra for any overage.
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