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

Peter Turchin forecasted a spike in unrest around 2020, driven by economic inequality, elite overproduction, and rising public debt. —Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025

Founded in Hawaii in 2015, the brand utilizes an on-demand production model, only crafting its shoes after orders are placed to minimize waste and overproduction. —Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 15 May 2025

This waste incurs substantial environmental and financial costs due to overproduction and the fast fashion model. —Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025

In the food industry, for instance, predictive models can flag temperature anomalies in cold chains, helping to prevent spoilage and ensure food safety, as well as optimizing resource utilization and reducing overproduction and excess inventory. —Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for overproduction

• photoproduction
• reintroduction
• abduction
• adduction
• conduction
• construction
• deduction
• destruction
• eduction
• induction
• instruction
• obstruction