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

Indeed, overproduction led to years of losses for the industry in the last decade.

From TIme

After reaching its all-time peak in January of 2021, Peloton’s stock began a steep decline as an end to pandemic lockdowns led to less interest in the fitness company’s offerings, and the overproduction created a surplus of exercise equipment.

From Quartz

Bumper crops and overproduction drove coffee down to six cents per pound in 1901.

From MIT Technology Review

Steelmakers worldwide have long had to grapple with fierce competition from rivals in China, whose overproduction puts pressure on everyone else.

From Quartz

We don’t exactly know when the sun will shine or for how long the wind will blow, making it hard to regulate the production of energy from these sources and leading to both overproduction on some occasions and a deficit on others.

From Ozy

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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