overlearn

overlearn
/oh'veuhr lerrn"/, v.t., overlearned /-lerrnd"/ or overlearnt, overlearning. Educ.
to learn or memorize beyond the point of proficiency or immediate recall.
[1870-75; OVER- + LEARN]

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