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
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The outlet added that he was diagnosed with gigantism, a medical condition that involves the overproduction of growth hormone.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The condition causes the overproduction of red blood cells, thickening the blood and possibly causing serious blood clots.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
The study included 73 people in their 30s, 40s and 50s who have the mutation, which causes an overproduction of amyloid in the brain.
PARKINSON’S CASES COULD DOUBLE GLOBALLY BY 2050, STUDY REVEALS
Amyloid is a protein that builds up in the brain and can interfere with cognitive function.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
China’s overproduction of industrial goods, electric vehicle exports, and investment restrictions are also fueling disputes with the European Union and other trading partners, who are weighing trade barriers against China.
—Myron Brilliant, TIME, 12 Mar. 2025
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The condition causes the overproduction of red blood cells, thickening the blood and possibly causing serious blood clots.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
The study included 73 people in their 30s, 40s and 50s who have the mutation, which causes an overproduction of amyloid in the brain.
PARKINSON’S CASES COULD DOUBLE GLOBALLY BY 2050, STUDY REVEALS
Amyloid is a protein that builds up in the brain and can interfere with cognitive function.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
China’s overproduction of industrial goods, electric vehicle exports, and investment restrictions are also fueling disputes with the European Union and other trading partners, who are weighing trade barriers against China.
—Myron Brilliant, TIME, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overproduction
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“Overproduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overproduction. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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