overcapacity

noun over·ca·pac·i·ty \ˌō-vər-kə-ˈpa-sə-tē, -ˈpas-tē\

: a situation in which an industry, company, etc., has or produces more of something than it is able to sell or use

Full Definition of OVERCAPACITY

: excessive capacity for production or services in relation to demand

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