Overcapacity
noun
noun ·6 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A capacity for the production of a commodity or product that is in excess of what is needed. countable, uncountable
"In 1959, Ernest Marples became the new Minister of Transport. His business career had been as a road builder and he saw the future in a network of motorways, whereas he believed there was serious overcapacity in the railway network."
Synonyms
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More examples"In 1959, Ernest Marples became the new Minister of Transport. His business career had been as a road builder and he saw the future in a network of motorways, whereas he believed there was serious overcapacity in the railway network."
Etymology
From over- + capacity.