overcapacity

noun

over·​ca·​pac·​i·​ty ˌō-vər-kə-ˈpa-sə-tē How to pronounce overcapacity (audio)
-ˈpa-stē
: excessive capacity for production or services in relation to demand

Examples of overcapacity in a Sentence

The airlines are lowering their prices because of an overcapacity of seats.
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This strategy is designed to defend American industries against Chinese overcapacity and build up the U.S. supply chain for EVs and other green technologies. Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 The real work of tackling the subsidies that encourage overcapacity and overfishing—too many vessels catching too many fish—was left for a high-level WTO meeting in February 2024. Kristen Hopewell, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2024 Companies such as Temu and Shein serve as a lifeline for many Chinese factories in the face of what U.S. officials say are severe overcapacity issues in some Chinese industries. Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 24 Sep. 2024 Amidst overcapacity challenges, all three Arizona Humane Society Campuses are waiving all adoption fees for every cat, dog and critter now through Sunday, Oct. 6th. Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for overcapacity 

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overcapacity was in 1877

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“Overcapacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overcapacity. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

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