overcapacity
noun
capacity beyond what is normal, allowed, or desirable.
overcapacities
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pluralof overcapacity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“We see overcapacities in China, especially in the chemical sector, which goes to global markets and puts pressure on Europe.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
This would help to build a "defensive mechanism against subsidized steel, against global overcapacities," he added.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
"Efforts to slash overcapacities in old-fashioned industries, as well as the housing market downturn ... will continue to weigh on overall economic activity," said Nikolaus Keis at UniCredit.
From Reuters ● Jul. 1, 2014
