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Definition of overcapacity

overcapacity

/ˌoʊvərkəˈpæsɪti/
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Plural:overcapacities
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overcapacity Lexical Profile

overcapacity Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A situation in which an industry or factory has the ability to produce more goods or services than there is market demand for.

Example

"Global overcapacity in the steel industry led to a sharp drop in prices and forced several plants to close."

2

The condition of holding or accommodating more people or things than a space, system, or facility is safely designed for.

Example

"The municipal shelter struggled with chronic overcapacity during the freezing winter months."

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• Rhymes for overcapacity

• Nearby Words

overbuild
overburden
overbuy
overcapacity
overcareful
overcarefully
overcast

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overcapacity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overcapacity
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