Meaning Of The Word Overstock

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overstock in American English
to stock (a store, etc.) with more of (something) than can be readily used
too large a stock
noun: a stock that is larger than the actual need or demand
transitive verb: to stock to excess

overstock in British English
to hold or supply (a commodity) in excess of requirements

overstock in Retail 1
noun: An overstock is a situation where a store has more goods in stock than are required to meet demand.

overstock in Retail 2
verb: When a company overstocks, it holds more of a product or products than it needs to satisfy demand.

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