noun
- plural of overcapacity; instances or situations in which capacity exceeds actual demand or need
Usage: typically used in business, manufacturing, or infrastructure contexts
Examples
- The factory faced overcapacities after demand for the product dropped sharply.
- Airlines struggled with overcapacities on several routes during the off-season.
- The hospital's overcapacities in certain departments led to budget cuts.
- Manufacturing overcapacities in the region forced several plants to reduce operations.
- The utility company had to manage overcapacities in its power generation infrastructure.