overcapacity
noun
over·ca·pac·i·ty
ˌō-vər-kə-ˈpa-sə-tē 
-ˈpa-stē
: excessive capacity for production or services in relation to demand
Examples of overcapacity in a Sentence
The airlines are lowering their prices because of an overcapacity of seats.
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For over a decade since the early 2010s, China experienced a rapid solar and wind energy expansion that was largely driven by government targets and investment incentives, leading to issues such as overcapacity.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
If the forecast is wrong, owners are left with underperforming assets, overcapacity and sometimes insolvency.
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Robert C. Wolcott,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The animal shelters in Fort Worth are overcapacity, and Animal Care and Control is urgently seeking adopters or fosters.
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Mary Ella Hastings
june 26,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
One example of overcapacity cited by the report concerns the availability of gaseous nitrogen used during the fueling, testing, and launching of rockets.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
If the forecast is wrong, owners are left with underperforming assets, overcapacity and sometimes insolvency.
—
Robert C. Wolcott,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The animal shelters in Fort Worth are overcapacity, and Animal Care and Control is urgently seeking adopters or fosters.
—
Mary Ella Hastings
june 26,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
One example of overcapacity cited by the report concerns the availability of gaseous nitrogen used during the fueling, testing, and launching of rockets.
—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for overcapacity
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“Overcapacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overcapacity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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