overutilization

American  

[oh-ver-yoo-tuh-luh-zay-shuhn] / ˌoʊ vərˌyu tə ləˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the state or fact of being overutilized.

2. the act or process of overutilizing.

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Example Sentences

The excuse given at the time was to control overutilization and abuse by making sure patients had some “skin in the game.”

From MarketWatch

Modi’s government has said the overhaul was necessary because the older building was “showing signs of distress and overutilization” and that the new design “combines the country’s heritage and traditions.”

From Washington Times

“Our process for determining this looks at five factors: threats to a species’ habitat, overutilization, disease or predation, existing regulatory mechanisms, and other factors that may affect its continued existence,” he said.

From The Guardian

The service considers threats to habitat, as well as overutilization, disease and predators, among other factors.

From The Guardian

“We know we spend a lot more than everyone else, and we have looked for easy explanations — things like greed in the system, fee-for-service medicine, overutilization,” he said.

From New York Times