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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Inefficiencies due to poor forecasting will be tackled by layering in more responsive, just-in-time manufacturing with the typical mass-scale production, which could help mitigate overproduction—another major contributor of emissions.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 June 2025
After causing the overproduction of hevin in some mice and not in others, the researchers found that boosting hevin levels prevented cognitive decline in both the Alzheimer’s mouse models and the healthy middle-aged mice.
—Paul McClure 14, New Atlas, 14 May 2025
Traditional power grids are plagued by slow response times in demand, and thus, overproduction, energy wastage and cost escalation.
—Sandro Shubladze, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Yet, conceptually, Crewe’s approach works: The gleeful overproduction only enhances the absurdity of Golden’s lyrics.
—Jeff Gage, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 June 2025
After causing the overproduction of hevin in some mice and not in others, the researchers found that boosting hevin levels prevented cognitive decline in both the Alzheimer’s mouse models and the healthy middle-aged mice.
—Paul McClure 14, New Atlas, 14 May 2025
Traditional power grids are plagued by slow response times in demand, and thus, overproduction, energy wastage and cost escalation.
—Sandro Shubladze, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Yet, conceptually, Crewe’s approach works: The gleeful overproduction only enhances the absurdity of Golden’s lyrics.
—Jeff Gage, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
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“Overproduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overproduction. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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