overproduction

[ oh-ver-pruh-duhk-shuhn ]

noun

1. excessive production; production in excess of need or stipulated amount.

overproduction

/ ˌəʊvəprəˈdʌkʃən /

noun

1. the production of more of a product or commodity than is required

Word History and Origins

Origin of overproduction¹

First recorded in 1815–25; over- + production

Example Sentences

This "iron ring" of overproduction and lack of market exercises upon our industrial body a steady pressure, a slow strangling.

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There soon developed, on the contrary, groundless doubts about future demand, and hints of unhealthy fears of 'overproduction.'

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Further expansion in the last fifteen years has been closely regulated to prevent overproduction.

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The principle of valorization is generally conceded to be economically unsound, because it encourages overproduction.

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The superintendent and the "boss" walked through the department every day, and we heard them talk about overproduction.

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