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overshoot a momentary excessive response of an electrical or mechanical system overshoot [′ō·vər‚shüt] (electromagnetism) The reception of microwave signals where they were not intended, due to an unusual atmospheric condition that sets up variations in the index of refraction. (engineering) An initial transient response to a unidirectional change in input which exceeds the steady-state response. The maximum amount by which this transient response exceeds the steady-state response. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| ``Star potential, but sometimes she overshoots the mark. |
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