Overcollect

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvɝˈkəɫɛkt/

Overcollect (verb)

  1. To gather more than you need or more than is allowed, especially when collecting items or information.
  2. To collect data in amounts larger than required, which can make results less clear or harder to use.

Examples

  • The team overcollects samples, and the storage fills up quickly.
  • If you overcollect evidence, you may waste time and money.