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oversubscribe
[oh-ver-suhb-skrahyb]
verb (used with object)
to subscribe for more of than is available, expected, or required.
The charity drive was oversubscribed by several thousand dollars.
oversubscribe
/ ˌəʊəəˈɪ /
verb
(tr; often passive) to subscribe or apply for in excess of available supply
Other Word Forms
- oversubscriber noun
- oversubscription noun
- ˌDZܲˈپDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of oversubscribe1
Example Sentences
The Breeders Cup Juvenile did not oversubscribe and Anneau D’Or is in the field.
On this date in 1917, Pima County became the first county in the nation to oversubscribe its Liberty Bond allotment.
"We have to oversubscribe as we always expect a substantial drop-off on the day of filming," she said.
“Every year, in a matter of hours, we oversubscribe beyond the entire 85,000 slots plus,” Issa said.
“A lot of ISPs oversubscribe, so you can feel the lag in the afternoon when everyone gets home,” Behroozi says.
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