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overkill

Nuclear/industrial term meaning excessive resource use

More than what is needed. In gross excess of what is reasonably expected. An excess of something beyond what is required or suitable for a given purpose. Originally applied to nuclear weaponry.

"So, Bob, you ready to tear down that fence?" "Yeah, Chuck, the plastic explosives are all wired up!" A 40-megaton nuke is overkill for destroying a farmhouse. An Opteron 246 32-way server is overkill for typing up a paper.

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overkill in manufacturing

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