oversupply

[oh-ver-suh-plahy, oh-ver-suh-plahy]

noun

plural

oversupplies 

1. an excessive supply.

verb (used with object)

oversupplied, oversupplying 

1. to supply in excess.

oversupply

/ ˈəʊvəˌsəplaɪ /

noun

1. the supply of too much or too many

verb

1. (tr) to supply too much (material, etc) or too many (goods, people, etc)

Word History and Origins

Origin of oversupply¹

First recorded in 1825–35; over- + supply ¹

Example Sentences

With global oversupply expected to persist, the next six months will be crucial as a major Chinese rival prepares to launch production in Indonesia.

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Mr. Pouyanné added that “we are facing many U.S. projects,” which will result in an “oversupply.”

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The company linked the big power swings to the generation of renewable energy, and the long time it takes for conventional power plants to react to oversupply.

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Ramping up production risks oversupply if demand disappoints.

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Falling prices reflect the easing of a geopolitical risk premium but a lasting-peace remains far away and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine offers some upward pressure amid fears of an oversupplied market.

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