1. corrects something to an excessive degree, going too far in the opposite direction
Usage: third person singular present tense

Examples

• The driver overcorrects when the car starts to skid, causing it to swerve in the opposite direction.
• After being criticized for being too lenient, the teacher overcorrects and becomes overly strict.
• The company overcorrects its marketing strategy and loses its original customer base.
• When learning a new language, she often overcorrects her pronunciation.
• The pilot overcorrects the aircraft’s altitude, making the flight uncomfortable for passengers.
• He overcorrects his posture so much that he develops back pain.