Overcapacity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Overcapacity is a noun meaning A capacity for the production of a commodity or product that is in excess of what is needed.
Meaning
A capacity for the production of a commodity or product that is in excess of what is needed.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- overcapacities
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overproduction, oversupply, surplus, capacity, overdemand, overabundance.
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