excessive capacity
/ɛksˈsɛsɪv kæpəˈsɪtɪ/ · exces·sive ca·pac·i·ty
noun
- A state of having more resources, power, or ability than is necessary or required. The company's excessive capacity led to a significant reduction in production costs.
- A situation where a system, device, or infrastructure has more capacity than it is designed to handle, often resulting in inefficiencies or waste. The city's excessive capacity in public transportation led to underutilized buses and trains.
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Did you know? The concept of excessive capacity is often studied in the fields of operations research and management science, where it is used to optimize resource allocation and minimize waste.