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overproduction

noun
/ˌoʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

Meaning

The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.

Example Sentences

The economic crisis was caused by the overproduction of goods.

Synonyms

excess production, surplus, glut, oversupply

Antonyms

shortage, scarcity, underproduction

Collocations

overproduction of goods, agricultural overproduction, industrial overproduction

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