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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

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Etymology

Origin of overproduction

First recorded in 1815–25; over- + production

Example Sentences

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The probes centered on overproduction and importing goods made with forced labour, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Wednesday.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2025

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

From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2025

Most industries involved in the drive to address overproduction and excess competition have showed better revenue growth and net profit improvement in 3Q, the analysts note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

Yet is our real problem not one of overproduction?

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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