overmanufacture
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/ˌoʊvərˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər/
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/ˌəʊvəˌmæn.jʊˈfæk.tʃər/
excessive production
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overmanufacture' originates from the combination of 'over-' meaning 'excessive' and 'manufacture' meaning 'to make or produce.'
Historical Evolution
'overmanufacture' evolved from the need to describe the act of producing more than necessary, combining 'over' and 'manufacture' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to produce excessively,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to produce more of a product than is needed or can be sold.
The company decided to overmanufacture their products, leading to excess inventory.
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Last updated: 2025/01/25 07:48