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overcapacity

/ˌəʊ.və.kəˈpæs.ɪ.ti/

/ˌoʊ.vɚ.kəˈpæs.ə.ti/

Translations

overcapacitynoun

избыточная мощность

The factory is facing overcapacity due to decreased demand.

Фабрика сталкивается с избыточной мощностью из-за снижения спроса.

Synonyms

excess capacity

surplus capacity

overcapacityadjective

/ˌəʊ.və.kəˈpæs.ɪ.ti/

/ˌoʊ.vɚ.kəˈpæs.ə.ti/

Used attributively to describe entities operating beyond their maximum capacity.

Synonyms

overcapacitynoun

The state of having more capacity than is needed or can be used effectively, often leading to inefficiency or waste.

The factory faced financial difficulties due to overcapacity, as it was producing more goods than the market demanded.

overcapacityadjective

Exceeding the maximum or optimal capacity; operating above a system’s intended limit.

The overcapacity hospital was forced to place patients in the corridors.