oversubscribed

[ˌəʊvəsəbˈskraɪbd]

oversubscribed Definition

• 1. allocated in excess of the demand or capacity
• 2. having more people wanting to do something than there are places available

Using oversubscribed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "oversubscribed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The school is oversubscribed, with three applicants for every place.

• Example

  The concert was oversubscribed, and many people were turned away at the door.

• Example

  The airline had to cancel some flights due to oversubscribed bookings.

oversubscribed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for oversubscribed

• overbooked
• overcrowded
• overfull
• overloaded
• overpopulated

Antonyms for oversubscribed

• underpopulated
• undersubscribed
• underbooked
• undercrowded
• underloaded

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Summary: oversubscribed in Brief

'Oversubscribed' [ˌəʊvəsəbˈskraɪbd] means having more demand or interest than can be accommodated. It is often used to describe situations where there are more applicants or bookings than available spots, such as 'The school is oversubscribed, with three applicants for every place.' 'Oversubscribed' has synonyms like 'overcrowded' and 'overbooked,' and antonyms like 'undersubscribed.'