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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.


Example Sentences

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These limitations are imposed most frequently when insurers perceive an overutilization of common procedures.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

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

From The Guardian • May 30, 2019

These two seemingly encouraging examples of vigilant medical responses may actually be harbingers of an emerging problem: the overutilization of medical resources in response to widespread panic, and not to genuine medical needs.

From Slate • Oct. 13, 2014

There is no incentive for me, Rob Colton, to reduce overutilization.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2010

"Much of the criticism of health-care delivery is directed toward the financial rewards of overutilization," notes Dr. Jay Skyler, a University of Miami endocrinologist.

From Time Magazine Archive