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overbuilding

/ˌoʊvərˈbɪldɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does overbuilding mean?

noun

The act of building or constructing something to an excessive degree, often resulting in a structure that is larger or more elaborate than necessary.

Example

"The city's overbuilding of luxury condos has led to a surplus of empty units."

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