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overcapacity Definition

over·capacity (ō′vər kə pasə tē)

noun

excess capacity for production or service, in relation to the level of demand

overcapacity Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: Given that South Africa has a large generation overcapacity, the aim is clearly to export these units.
  • blame: It blamed overcapacity on North Atlantic routes, price competition from low-cost airlines and higher fuel prices.
  • exist: There is existing overcapacity which will act as a barrier to entry.

Noun used with modifier

  • %: In the European car market there was a massive 40 % overcapacity in 1999.
  • generation: There is a serious generation overcapacity, to which Mr Battle refers in his response.

Adjective modifier

  • significant: These factors have caused significant overcapacity in the United Kingdom and in Western Europe generally.
  • massive: If you look at the automobile industry there's massive overcapacity.

Preposition: in

  • industry: Location of the Car Industry Essay preparation grid for car industry Article on overcapacity in the industry.
  • market: Offset is required because of overcapacity in defense markets.