1. the act or instance of scoring more points than necessary or expected in a game or competition

1. to score more points than necessary or expected; to exceed the required score
2. to mark with too many lines or scores; to score excessively
Usage: less common

Examples

• The team's overscoring in the first half made the second half less competitive.
• By overscoring early in the game, they took the suspense out of the match.
• The player was criticized for overscoring when the outcome was already decided.
• Overscoring on the test gave him a perfect mark.
• The coach warned against overscoring and running up the score against weaker opponents.