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oversetting


Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of setting something over or above something else, especially in a superior position.


Variants
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overset , oversets , oversetting
Etymology
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From Old Norse 'oversetta', meaning 'to set over'.


Trivia
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  1. Oversetting is the opposite of 'undersetting'.

  2. Oversetting is a common term in the shipping industry, referring to the process of loading cargo onto a ship.


Related Concepts
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  1. Superiority: Oversetting implies a higher or superior position.

  2. Dominance: Oversetting can also refer to a dominant position in a market or industry.


Culture
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Oversetting has been used metaphorically in various contexts such as in literature and business. In literature, it can be used to describe a character's elevated status or position. In business, it can refer to a company's dominance in a market or industry.

How to Memorize "oversetting"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a heavy object being lifted and set over another object.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with 'superior' or 'dominant'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Over' as in 'Over and Above' to remember the meaning.


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