Oversubscribed

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of oversubscribe form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having insufficient capacity to meet the demand of those who are interested. not-comparable

    "So the Swetmans were grateful to get an appointment at a temporary free clinic for their latest two puppies, even if there were no slots left in the oversubscribed five-day program for their eight older unspayed females."

Adjective
  1. 1
    sold in excess of available supply especially season tickets wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
overenrolledoverenrolledsold

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"So the Swetmans were grateful to get an appointment at a temporary free clinic for their latest two puppies, even if there were no slots left in the oversubscribed five-day program for their eight older unspayed females."

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