overproduction
noun
over·pro·duc·tion
ˌō-vər-prə-ˈdək-shən 
-prō-
: the act or an instance of producing too much of something
By law, a French wine maker can only produce so much wine from a given acre of vines. This is meant to prevent uncontrolled—and unconscionable—overproduction.—
Frank J. Prial
Frank J. PrialThat situation came to a head during the Great Depression, when an extended bout of overproduction led to falling prices and a severe farm crisis.—Tom Philpott
Tom PhilpottThe site will give the company better information about customer demand, helping it avoid shortages of popular vehicles and overproduction of duds.—Eric Young
Eric YoungIn sensitized individuals, normally harmless substances, such as pollens and molds, trigger the overproduction of histamine …—Gary Rachelefsky
Gary RachelefskyExamples of overproduction in a Sentence
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Appetite also prevents heat overproduction that interferes with the loss of weight.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 2 June 2023
Williams said in 2018 that she had been diagnosed years before with Graves’ disease, which leads to the overproduction of thyroid hormones and can cause wide-ranging symptoms that can affect overall health.
—Diana Dasrath, NBC News, 24 Feb. 2024
Busts follow the overproduction, which see lower prices for oil and under-investment by the industry.
—Sunny Nagpaul, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2024
With a laser-sharp focus, Gibney examines the shocking crimes committed by Big Pharma and the complicit politicians who turned a blind eye to the explosion of drug abuse that followed, from overproduction to reckless distribution.
—James Mercadante and Lindsay Martell, EW.com, 21 Sep. 2023
Adopting small-batch production minimizes the risk of overproduction and potential waste.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 26 Feb. 2024
Above all, senior players are concerned about global overproduction of content.
—Angus Finney, Variety, 12 Feb. 2024
It’s caused by overproduction of methemoglobin, a form of hemoglobin in the blood, which disrupts proper distribution of oxygen throughout the body.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2023
During booms, or periods of high demand for oil, investors pour money into the industry and trigger overproduction, according to the Colorado School of Mines.
—Sunny Nagpaul, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2024
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 2 June 2023
Williams said in 2018 that she had been diagnosed years before with Graves’ disease, which leads to the overproduction of thyroid hormones and can cause wide-ranging symptoms that can affect overall health.
—Diana Dasrath, NBC News, 24 Feb. 2024
Busts follow the overproduction, which see lower prices for oil and under-investment by the industry.
—Sunny Nagpaul, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2024
With a laser-sharp focus, Gibney examines the shocking crimes committed by Big Pharma and the complicit politicians who turned a blind eye to the explosion of drug abuse that followed, from overproduction to reckless distribution.
—James Mercadante and Lindsay Martell, EW.com, 21 Sep. 2023
Adopting small-batch production minimizes the risk of overproduction and potential waste.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 26 Feb. 2024
Above all, senior players are concerned about global overproduction of content.
—Angus Finney, Variety, 12 Feb. 2024
It’s caused by overproduction of methemoglobin, a form of hemoglobin in the blood, which disrupts proper distribution of oxygen throughout the body.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2023
During booms, or periods of high demand for oil, investors pour money into the industry and trigger overproduction, according to the Colorado School of Mines.
—Sunny Nagpaul, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2024
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“Overproduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overproduction. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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