overexpansion
English
Etymology
over- + expansion
Noun
overexpansion (countable and uncountable, plural overexpansions)
- Excessive expansion, especially expansion that is not sustainable
- 2009, January 21, Questions for Mr. Geithner:
- 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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Related terms
- overexpand
Antonyms
- underexpansion