"overshoots" in the noun sense
1. overshoot, wave-off, go-around
an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt
"overshoots" in the verb sense
1. overshoot
shoot beyond or over (a target)
2. overshoot
aim too high
"The plan overshoots its aim"
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