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Overemphasize
/ˌəʊvəɹˈɛmfɐsˌaɪz/
/ˈoʊvɝˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/
overemphasiseto overemphasize
01
to place too much importance or attention on something, exaggerating its significance beyond what is necessary or appropriate
overemphasize
v
emphasize
v
emphasis
n
Example
The pass-fail distinction in this assessment provides a clear benchmark for competency without overemphasizing minor errors.
