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Vocabulary Entry
oversupply
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A situation in which the supply of a product or service exceeds the demand for it.
Example Sentences
"The oversupply of goods led to significant price reductions."
"An oversupply of labor can lead to higher unemployment rates."
"The farmers faced an oversupply of crops this season, causing some to rot."
V
verb
To supply or provide something in excessive amounts.
Example Sentences
"The factory decided to oversupply the market with its new product."
"If we oversupply the area with resources, it might lead to waste."
"They oversupplied the shelves, which resulted in items not selling."