noun
Meaning 1
Synonym of overbar.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: overbar
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
overscore
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Sound
Pronunciation
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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verb
Meaning 2
Synonym of overbar.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Synonyms: overbar
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
To draw a line through; to cross out.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
Meaning 4
To score (a piece of music) for too many instruments.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: ambitransitive
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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History
Etymology
From over- + score.