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noun
A type of polymorphism, where different functions, operators or variables with the same name are invoked based on the data types of the parameters passed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Qualifier: object-oriented programming
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The loading of a vehicle etc. with too heavy a weight.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
present participle and gerund of overload
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From over + loading.
Across languages
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.
