1. to assign to a class or category that is higher or more advanced than appropriate
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'overclass'

1. plural of overclass; a social group or class considered to be above or superior to the mainstream middle class
Usage: sociological term; often used in academic or critical contexts

Examples

• The school overclasses some students, placing them in advanced courses before they are ready.
• Critics argue that overclasses in society have disproportionate influence over policy.
• The admissions committee overclasses applicants who score well on standardized tests.
• Sociologists study how overclasses maintain their social position across generations.
• Teachers should not overclass students based solely on a single test score.