Overutilisation (Noun)
Meaning
Exploitation to the point of diminishing returns.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company's overutilisation of its manufacturing equipment led to increased maintenance costs and decreased productivity.
- The farmer's overutilisation of the land resulted in soil degradation and reduced crop yields.
- The government's overutilisation of the natural resources led to environmental degradation and loss of biodiversity.
- The overutilisation of the IT infrastructure resulted in frequent system crashes and slow network speeds.
- The overutilisation of the employee's skills led to burnout and decreased job satisfaction.