overproduce
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o·ver·pro·duce
(ō′vər-prə-do͞os′, -dyo͞os′)tr. & intr.v. o·ver·pro·duced, o·ver·pro·duc·ing, o·ver·pro·duc·es
To produce in a quantity in excess of what is sufficient to meet the need or demand.
o′ver·pro·duc′er n.
o′ver·pro·duc′tion (-dŭk′shən) n.
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overproduce
(ˌəʊvəprəˈdjuːs)vb (tr)
to produce more of (a product or commodity) than is required
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o•ver•pro•duce
(ˌoʊ vər prəˈdus, -ˈdyus)v.t. -duced, -duc•ing.
to produce an excessive amount of.
[1890–95]
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overproduce
Past participle: overproduced
Gerund: overproducing
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Verb | 1. | overproduce - produce in excess; produce more than needed or wanted |
2. | overproduce - produce in excess; "The country overproduces cars" |
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