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Overproduce: meaning, definitions and examples

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overproduce

 

[ ˌoʊvərprəˈduːs ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

production excess

To overproduce means to produce more of something than is needed or wanted. This often occurs in manufacturing or farming, where goods are generated in excess of demand. Overproduction can lead to waste and reduced prices in the market.

Synonyms

exceed, overdo, overgenerate, oversupply

Examples of usage

  • The factory tends to overproduce during peak seasons.
  • Farmers sometimes overproduce crops, resulting in waste.
  • The company decided to overproduce its latest product to ensure availability.
  • Due to overproduction, the market became flooded with unsold items.

Translations

Translations of the word "overproduce" in other languages:

🇵🇹 produzir em excesso

🇮🇳 अत्यधिक उत्पादन करना

🇩🇪 überproduzieren

🇮🇩 memproduksi berlebihan

🇺🇦 надвиробляти

🇵🇱 nadprodukcja

🇯🇵 過剰生産する

🇫🇷 surproduire

🇪🇸 sobrerproducción

🇹🇷 aşırı üretmek

🇰🇷 과잉 생산하다

🇸🇦 الإنتاج الزائد

🇨🇿 nadprodukce

🇸🇰 nadprodukcia

🇨🇳 过度生产

🇸🇮 prekomerna proizvodnja

🇮🇸 ofurframleiða

🇰🇿 артық өндіру

🇬🇪 მეტისმეტად წარმოება

🇦🇿 artıq istehsal etmək

🇲🇽 sobrerproducción

Etymology

The word 'overproduce' is formed by the prefix 'over-', which comes from Old English 'ofer', meaning 'above' or 'beyond', and the root word 'produce', which is derived from the Latin 'produco', meaning 'to lead forth' or 'bring forth'. The combination underscores the idea of producing beyond a certain limit. The term has been used in English since the mid-20th century in the context of economics and industry, particularly during discussions of agricultural and industrial practices. As economies developed and industries expanded during the Industrial Revolution, concerns about overproduction began to emerge, particularly in relation to how it affects market dynamics, prices, and resource management.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,265, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.