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diminishing returns

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diminishing returns
the characteristic of any production system in which increases in variable inputs result in increasing reduction of total output. An indicator of when to stop making additional inputs to the system, when the input exceeds the additional output.


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There could also be the law of diminishing returns.
Second, building more of something--whether it is a component, system, or car--eventually hits a point of diminishing returns.
Gluttony (overindulgence)--The Law of Diminishing Returns says, at some point, all things will lose their luster and not give you the kick in the pants they once did.
 
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