Antonyms for overproduction


Grammar : Noun
Spell : oh-ver-pruh-duhk-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈoʊ vər prəˈdʌk ʃən


Definition of overproduction

Origin :
  • 1822, from over- + production.
  • As in overflow : noun flood, inundation
  • As in depression : noun economic decline
Example sentences :
  • It was quite obvious that the fall in prices was due to overproduction.
  • Extract from : « Tobacco in Colonial Virginia » by Melvin Herndon
  • In this view it is plainly to be seen that we are not, and cannot be, in any danger from overproduction.
  • Extract from : « Industrial Cuba » by Robert P. Porter
  • They were taught that the mischief was the result of overproduction.
  • Extract from : « Money » by John P. Jones
  • Commercial crises and industrial crises are due to overproduction.
  • Extract from : « Twentieth Century Socialism » by Edmond Kelly
  • I have already answered the objection to Socialism on the ground of overproduction.
  • Extract from : « Twentieth Century Socialism » by Edmond Kelly
  • Overproduction is by no means the only cause for these periods of unemployment.
  • Extract from : « Twentieth Century Socialism » by Edmond Kelly
  • “Overproduction” is mainly the “underconsumption” of wage-earners.
  • Extract from : « Races and Immigrants in America » by John R. Commons
  • There had been no overproduction or glutting of the industrial world.
  • Extract from : « Quiet Talks with World Winners » by S. D. Gordon
  • Definitely, I think it can be said that there can be no danger of overproduction in these lines for a long time to come.
  • Extract from : « Florida: An Ideal Cattle State » by Florida State Live Stock Association
  • This "iron ring" of overproduction and lack of market exercises upon our industrial body a steady pressure, a slow strangling.
  • Extract from : « The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society » by Upton Sinclair

Synonyms for overproduction

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