Overkill

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004075",
  "term": "Overkill",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The application of excessive force, resources, or complexity to a task beyond what is necessary to achieve the desired outcome. This can result in wasted materials, increased production costs, or unnecessary design features. For example, using a machine with a 100-ton capacity to press a component that only requires 10 tons of force represents overkill.",
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Ausschuss nach Überprüfung",
    "es": "exceso de eliminación",
    "fr": "sur-rebut"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/overkill/"
}