goldplated
goldplated is the alternative spelling of gold-plated.
Meaning of gold-plated
Adjective
gold-plated (not comparable)
- Having a thin layer of gold applied to the surface, often by electrolysis.
- Of a project, system, etc., incorporating costly or otherwise excessive features or refinements unnecessarily; overengineered.
- One often hears of gold plated designs with reference to our engineers lack of concern for cost.1988, Sadhan Choudhury, “Concepts of Project Management”, in Project Management, Tata McGraw-Hill, →ISBN, page 33
- Of a law, regulation, etc., embellished to excess, especially so as to be stifling, or rigid and inflexible.
- Has society introduced swathes of new gold-plated regulations?2002 January 29, Peter Ainsworth, “Farming and Food Commission Report”, in parliamentary debates (House of Commons), column 155
Forms of goldplated
| comparative | more goldplated |
|---|---|
| superlative | most goldplated |
Questions about goldplated
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- Goldplated is the alternative spelling of gold-plated.
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