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

That 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

The site will give the company better information about customer demand, helping it avoid shortages of popular vehicles and overproduction of duds.

—Eric Young

In sensitized individuals, normally harmless substances, such as pollens and molds, trigger the overproduction of histamine …

—Gary Rachelefsky

Example Sentences

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Price at time of publish: $20 The 9 Best Organic Shampoos of 2023 Best for Oily Skin Juice Beauty Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 30 View On Amazon View On Credo Beauty View On Dermstore Oily skin results from the overproduction of sebum from our sebaceous glands located just under the skin’s surface. —Lorraine Wilde, Treehugger, 16 May 2023

Peppermint and naturally exfoliating sea salt leave the scalp feeling invigorated and clean, while aloe and avocado soothe and moisturize the area, inhibiting overproduction of oil. —Kayla Blanton, Health, 25 Apr. 2023

However, in some conditions, abnormalities or overproduction of mucus can actually contribute to disease, Leah Reznikov, assistant professor of physiological sciences in the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, told USA TODAY. —Nayeli Lomeli, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2021

In addition to hurting the bottom line, the overproduction adds waste as unwanted merchandise ends up in landfills. —WSJ, 25 Sep. 2021

Dagonet believes that digitizing fashion production has a unique potential in addressing issues like overproduction. —Laura Pitcher, refinery29.com, 27 July 2021

One of the most common — and honestly frustrating — are breakouts due to the overproduction of hormones. —Emily Rekstis, Allure, 15 May 2021

Brain development, like other complex processes in nature, proceeds by a one-two punch of overproduction, followed by selective elimination. —Jay N. Giedd, Scientific American, 1 May 2016

Wasteful overproduction has been culled by switching to made-to-order models. —Brad Lanphear, menshealth.com, 23 Apr. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above