overstocking

Meanings

• Noun

  The condition of having more of something than is needed or can be sold or used.

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Variants

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overstock , overstocked , overstocking , overstocks

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Etymology

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The term 'overstocking' comes from the Old English word 'oferstocan', which means 'to stock more than necessary'.

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Trivia

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1. Overstocking can also occur in natural systems, such as when a forest becomes overgrown with too many trees.

2. The term 'overstocking' has been used in literature, such as in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' to describe a character's tendency to accumulate excess possessions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Inventory management: The practice of coordinating and controlling the order and availability of raw materials, work in progress inventory, and finished goods.

2. Stockout: The opposite of overstocking, where there is not enough stock to meet demand.

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Culture

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Overstocking is often discussed in the context of business and inventory management. It can lead to increased costs due to storage and spoilage of perishable goods.

How to Memorize "overstocking"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a warehouse filled with excess inventory that is not being sold. Visualize the cost of storing and maintaining this inventory.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'overstocking' with the image of a cluttered store or warehouse.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'OVER' to remember the definition of overstocking: 'O'ver 'V'ery 'E'xtra 'R'esource'

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