verb
- to supply with more than is needed or wanted; to provide in excess
Usage: transitive verb; formal or technical usage
Examples
- The factory was oversupplied with raw materials, leading to storage problems.
- We must avoid oversupping the market with inventory that won't sell.
- The region was oversupplied with housing units during the construction boom.
- Retailers often oversupply seasonal items, resulting in heavy discounts.
- The company decided not to oversupply its distributors to maintain product value.