- over·sup·ply
- /ˈoʊvɚsəˌplaı/ noun, pl -plies [count]: an amount of something that is more than is needed or wanted
An oversupply of office space drove down rent prices.
There is a global oversupply of sugar.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
An oversupply of office space drove down rent prices.
There is a global oversupply of sugar.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
supply — sup|ply1 [ sə plaı ] noun *** 1. ) count an amount or quantity of something that is available to use: A limited oil supply has made gas prices rise. supply of: The falling leaves provide a good supply of nutrients to the soil. a… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
price — A fixed value of something. Prices are usually expressed in monetary terms. In a free market, prices are set as a result of the interaction of supply and demand in a market; when demand for a product increases and supply remains constant, the… … Financial and business terms
supply — for GST purposes, supply is defined as: The quantity of a good available to meet demand. Supply consists of inventories from previous production, current production, and expected future production. Because resources are scarce, supply creates… … Financial and business terms
chain — [tʆeɪn] noun [countable] 1. a number of shops, hotels, cinemas etc owned or managed by the same company or person: • Britain s leading supermarket chain chain of • a chain of travel agents. 2. a series of people or organizations involved in… … Financial and business terms
supply-side — supˈply side adjective [only before a noun] ECONOMICS supply side economic ideas emphasize making the best use of capital. Supply side economists have persuaded many right wing governments to introduce lower taxes and to encourage saving,… … Financial and business terms
supply side — supˈply side adjective [only before a noun] ECONOMICS supply side economic ideas emphasize making the best use of capital. Supply side economists have persuaded many right wing governments to introduce lower taxes and to encourage saving,… … Financial and business terms
supply-sider — supply side supˈply side adjective [only before a noun] ECONOMICS supply side economic ideas emphasize making the best use of capital. Supply side economists have persuaded many right wing governments to introduce lower taxes and to encourage… … Financial and business terms
supply line — noun a route over which supplies can be delivered • Syn: ↑supply route • Hypernyms: ↑path, ↑route, ↑itinerary * * * supply line UK US noun [countable] usually plural [ … Useful english dictionary
in short supply — Not available in desired quantity, scarce • • • Main Entry: ↑short in short supply see under ↑short • • • Main Entry: ↑supply * * * in short/limited … Useful english dictionary
er — er·i·an·thus; er·ic; er·i·ca; er·i·ca·ce·ae; er·i·cad; er·i·ca·les; er·i·ce·tal; er·i·ce·tic·o·lous; er·i·coid; er·i·co·phyte; erig·er·on; er·i·glos·sa; er·ik·ite; er·i·na·ceous; er·i·na·ceus; er·in·ite; er·i·nose; er·i·o·bot·rya;… … English syllables