overexpansion

English

Etymology

From over- +‎ expansion.

Noun

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.

Antonyms

• underexpansion

Related terms

• overexpand