surfeit

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Surfeit' is when you have so much of something that it's more than you need or want, and you might even start to dislike it. Like how you can get tired of listening to the same song over and over again.

Examples in Different Contexts

In retail, a 'surfeit' of inventory can result in stock clearances. A store manager might note, 'Due to a surfeit of winter jackets, we're launching a special sale to reduce stock.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

Our app's interface could be simpler. We need to strike a balance and not shove too many options at the user.

Response:

Yes, we should limit the features to essentials to avoid a surfeit that could confuse the user.

Business

Scenario:

The recent report is quite overwhelming. We might need to filter out the non-crucial data points.

Response:

Definitely, we should sort the data and keep only the necessary. This will prevent a surfeit of information.