Definitions

1. noun

the state of exceeding the safe or permitted speed of a vehicle or aircraft.

“The pilot was fined for overspeeding during takeoff.”

2. verb

to drive or fly at a speed that exceeds the safe or permitted speed.

“She overspeeded on the highway and was pulled over by the police.”

3. verb

to exceed the safe or permitted speed, typically resulting in an accident or near-miss.

“The car overspeeded on the curve and barely avoided crashing.”