noun
- the act of applying something too much, too often, or in excessive amounts
Usage: typically uncountable; often used in contexts of medicine, cosmetics, or general practice
Examples
- Overapplication of sunscreen can sometimes leave a white cast on the skin.
- The overapplication of fertilizer damaged the garden's soil.
- Doctors warn against the overapplication of topical steroids without medical supervision.
- Overapplication of makeup can clog pores and cause breakouts.
- The overapplication of force in the situation was criticized by observers.
- Overapplication of the rule led to unfair outcomes in several cases.