Overcapacity

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 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."

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"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.

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