noun
- the act or instance of selling more of something than is available or authorized; a sale in excess of supply or quota
Usage: business/commerce term; often used in retail and inventory contexts
Examples
- The airline faced complaints due to an oversale of tickets on the overbooked flight.
- The store's oversale of limited-edition items led to customer dissatisfaction.
- Inventory management systems help prevent oversale situations.
- The oversale of concert tickets resulted in more attendees than the venue could accommodate.
- Retailers must monitor stock levels carefully to avoid oversale.