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

Examples of overproduction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Waning appetite for wine worldwide has also hit Australia hard, where millions of vines are being destroyed in response to overproduction that has crushed grape prices, threatening the livelihoods of growers and wine makers. —Hanna Ziady, CNN, 17 July 2024

The overproduction of the region’s first cash crop nearly eradicated it. —Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 13 July 2024

So there’s a sort of overall credential overproduction there as well. —Nerdwallet, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024

By accurately predicting fashion trends and customer preferences, the brand minimizes overproduction, aligning with the global movement toward more environmentally responsible manufacturing practices. —Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above