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Etymology

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From over- +‎ expansion.

Noun

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overexpansion (countable and uncountable, plural overexpansions)

  1. Excessive expansion, especially expansion that is not sustainable
    • 2009 January 21, “Questions for Mr. Geithner”, in New York Times[1]:
      Three major problems led to Citigroup’s downfall: bad investment policy; overexpansion, which overwhelmed Citigroup’s management; and an inadequate capital base.

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