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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Licensing approvals and manufacturing can take months, so movie merch often arrives long after audiences have moved on, increasing the risk of overproduction.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Fotografixx | Istock Unreleased | Getty Images And where consumer demand today fails to drive companies to tackle the underlying issue of overproduction, impending regulations might.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 20 May 2026
So this overproduction led to a lot of overwork and exhaustion.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 May 2026
That lack of visibility leads to lost revenue from things like stockouts, overproduction, and unpredictable inventory swings.
—John Brearley, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Fotografixx | Istock Unreleased | Getty Images And where consumer demand today fails to drive companies to tackle the underlying issue of overproduction, impending regulations might.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 20 May 2026
So this overproduction led to a lot of overwork and exhaustion.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 May 2026
That lack of visibility leads to lost revenue from things like stockouts, overproduction, and unpredictable inventory swings.
—John Brearley, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for overproduction
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“Overproduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overproduction. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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