Oversubscribe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Oversubscribe is a verb meaning To subscribe to an extent that is greater than the availability.
Meaning
To subscribe to an extent that is greater than the availability.
More Meanings
- (programming) To use the oversubscription technique in multithreading.
- (networking) To use the oversubscription technique in a computer network.
Example Sentences
The operator says its apprenticeship scheme is always oversubscribed, with more and more roles offered every year.
Word Forms
- oversubscribes
- oversubscribing
- oversubscribed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oversubsidize, oversaturate, oversupplement, oversupply, oversend, overcapacitate.
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