overproduction

UK
/ˌəʊ.və.prəˈdʌk.ʃən/
US
/ˌoʊ.vɚ.prəˈdʌk.ʃən/

Translations

overproductionnoun
overproductions
pl
The company faced financial difficulties due to overproduction.
Компания столкнулась с финансовыми трудностями из-за перепроизводства.
Synonyms
excess production
surplus production
overproductionadjective
UK
/ˌəʊ.və.prəˈdʌk.ʃən/
US
/ˌoʊ.vɚ.prəˈdʌk.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "overproduction crisis").

Definitions

overproductionnoun
The production of more of a product, commodity, or substance than is wanted or needed.
The overproduction of wheat led to a significant drop in prices.
The production of an excessive amount of a substance within an organism, often leading to physiological imbalance.
The overproduction of cortisol can result in Cushing's syndrome.
overproductionadjective
Relating to, resulting from, or characterized by producing more than is needed.
The company faced overproduction costs after demand slumped.