noun a shooting or passing beyond a target, as in a missile test
verb to shoot or go beyond (a target or mark)
In control systems, overshoot refers to the extent by which a signal exceeds its target value before settling down.
In economics, overshoot can refer to a situation where an economic indicator surpasses its optimal level before returning to equilibrium.
In physics, overshoot can refer to the phenomenon where a system exceeds its equilibrium position before stabilizing.
In the context of writing, 'overshoot' may refer to exceeding the word count or length originally intended for a piece of writing.
Psychologists may use the term 'overshoot' when discussing behavior that goes beyond the expected or intended outcome, such as an overreaction to a situation.
Engineers may use 'overshoot' to describe a situation where a control system or mechanism goes beyond the desired setpoint or target value.
Financial analysts may use 'overshoot' to describe a situation where the price of a stock or asset exceeds its intrinsic value.