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

That 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

The site will give the company better information about customer demand, helping it avoid shortages of popular vehicles and overproduction of duds.

—Eric Young

In sensitized individuals, normally harmless substances, such as pollens and molds, trigger the overproduction of histamine …

—Gary Rachelefsky

Examples of overproduction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Those include the stock market crashing in 1929 due to factors like overproduction in certain industries following World War I and monetary policy aimed at curbing market speculation, according to a Federal Reserve historical analysis. —Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025

The firm works heavily with the community surrounding the market and carries a mission to identify and establish alternatives to the pitfalls plaguing fashion’s current business model including overproduction and greenwashing. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Apr. 2025

This focus on compliance is critical for OPEC+ cohesion, as overproduction has historically strained group dynamics and undermined price support efforts. —David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025

Dandruff is a skin condition caused by an overproduction of yeast on the scalp. —Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for overproduction

• photoproduction
• reintroduction
• abduction
• adduction
• conduction
• construction
• deduction
• destruction
• eduction
• induction
• instruction
• obstruction