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over and above what is required or expected
- The construction project went over budget due to hiring of supernumerary workers during the tight deadline.
- Detectives questioned the witness about an apparent supernumerary set of fingerprints found at the crime scene.
- Many children require removal of supernumerary teeth that fail to emerge from the gums properly.
- The theater had a supernumerary cast member who helped with crowd scenes but had no lines.
- They realized they had a supernumerary amount of supplies after the event was over.