overproduction

American  

[oh-ver-pruh-duhk-shuhn] / ˈoʊ vər prəˈdʌk ʃən /

noun

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

---

overproduction British  

/ ˌəʊvəprəˈdʌkʃən /

noun

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

---

Etymology

Origin of overproduction

First recorded in 1815–25; over- + production

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, investors in the manufacturing sector are being more selective amid an “anti-involution” campaign in China, aimed at reining in excessive competition driven by overproduction and muted domestic demand.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the actual overproduction may be less than anticipated, Morse said.

From Barron's

Then came the junk wax period, marked by mass overproduction that devalued the product.

From Los Angeles Times

Dr. Thierry notes that ongoing overproduction of NETs, driven by cycles of inflammation and clot formation, may worsen disease severity.

From Science Daily

According to market watchers, only about half of the pledged OPEC+ supply increase is expected to hit the market, as some members still have to compensate for past overproduction, while others face capacity constraints.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• deluge
• flash flood
• overabundance
• torrent