Overproduced: meaning, definitions and examples
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overproduced
[ ˌoʊvərprəˈduːst ]
production excess
Overproduced refers to the act of producing too much of a good or service beyond the market demand. This often leads to waste, as the surplus cannot be sold or used effectively. In the context of agriculture, this can mean growing more crops than can be consumed or sold, leading to spoilage. In manufacturing, overproduction may result in excess inventory that ties up resources and capital. It is usually seen as a negative phenomenon that disrupts market equilibrium.
Synonyms
exceeded production, excessive production, overmanufactured.
Examples of usage
- The company overproduced its latest gadget, leading to massive discounts.
- Farmers often overproduce crops to ensure they meet unexpected demand.
- Overproduced films often struggle to recoup their initial investment.
- The clothing brand overproduced its summer line, resulting in unsold stock.
- In the tech industry, overproduced devices can lead to rapid devaluation.
Translations
Translations of the word "overproduced" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superproduzido
🇮🇳 अधिक उत्पादन किया गया
🇩🇪 überproduziert
🇮🇩 overproduced
🇺🇦 надвироблений
🇵🇱 nadprodukcja
🇯🇵 過剰生産された
🇫🇷 surproduit
🇪🇸 sobreproducido
🇹🇷 aşırı üretim
🇰🇷 과잉 생산된
🇸🇦 مُنتَج بِكَمِيَّة زائدة
🇨🇿 přeprodukovaný
🇸🇰 nadprodukcia
🇨🇳 过度生产的
🇸🇮 preproduktivno
🇮🇸 ofurframleiðsla
🇰🇿 артық өндірілген
🇬🇪 მეტისმეტად წარმოებული
🇦🇿 artıq istehsal edilmiş
🇲🇽 sobreproducido
Etymology
The term 'overproduced' originates from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessive and the verb 'produce,' which comes from the Latin 'producere,' meaning to bring forth. The use of 'over' to denote excess traces back to Old English and has been commonly used to emphasize the surpassing of limits. Overproduction as a concept gained significance during the Industrial Revolution, when mass production processes could lead to excess goods in markets. The term has evolved, particularly in economic discussions, as businesses and industries grapple with supply and demand dynamics. In modern contexts, overproduction is often critiqued in relation to environmental impacts and sustainability, as excess goods frequently lead to waste and resource exploitation.