overorder

/ɒvəˈrɔrdər/

Definitions

1. noun

An excessive or unnecessary quantity of something ordered or purchased.

“The store was overwhelmed with the customer’s overorder and struggled to fulfill all the requests.”

2. verb

To order or purchase a larger or more excessive quantity of something than is necessary or required.

“She overordered the materials for her project, resulting in a significant surplus.”

Synonyms

  • overbuy
  • overpurchase
  • overstock

Antonyms

  • underorder
  • undervalue