overutilization
/ˌoʊvərˌjutələˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The act of using something too much or more than is necessary or sustainable.
- Overutilization of the park's trails is causing erosion and damage to plants.
- The overutilization of antibiotics has led to drug-resistant bacteria.
- Doctors warn that overutilization of emergency rooms for minor issues strains the healthcare system.
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