overengineer

[US]/ˌəʊvərendʒɪˈnɪə/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərendʒɪˈnɪr/

Translation

v.to design or engineer something with excessive complexity, features, or sophistication beyond what is necessary or practical

Phrases & Collocations

overengineer a solution

overengineered system

overengineering everything

tendency to overengineer

overengineered from the start

don't overengineer

overengineering problem

stop overengineering

overengineered architecture

overengineered process

Example Sentences

don't overengineer the solution; keep it simple.

engineers tend to overengineer products when given too much freedom.

the project failed because the team overengineered the basic functionality.

we should avoid overengineering and focus on the core requirements.

software developers often overengineer systems to show off their skills.

the simple task was overengineered to the point of being unusable.

he didn't want to overengineer the prototype, so he kept it minimal.

overengineering a project can lead to increased costs and delays.

the startup learned the hard way that overengineering kills startups.

she warned them not to overengineer the initial version.

management accused the developers of overengineering when a simpler approach existed.

the engineer was known for overengineering even the smallest components.

stop overengineering and ship the product!

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