over·sub·scribed

over·sub·scribed
/ˌoʊvɚsəbˈskraıbd/ adj
— used to describe a situation in which something is wanted by many people but there are not enough copies, rooms, etc., for everyone

an oversubscribed stock issue

an oversubscribed course/school


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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