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overloading Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)ləʊdɪŋ/

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Overloading as a Noun

1

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.

2

The loading of a vehicle etc. with too heavy a weight.

Operators can be fined for overloading of vehicles.

3

Loading of a vehicle with too heavy a weight.

Operators can be fined for overloading of vehicles.

Overloading as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of overload

2

To load excessively

3

To provide too much power to a circuit

4

To create different functions for the same name, to be used in different contexts

5

To fail due to excessive load

Overloading in a Sentence

Operators can be fined for overloading of vehicles.

Word Forms & Grammar

overloading (countable and uncountable, plural overloadings)

overloading

Words That Rhyme With Overloading

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Origin of Overloading

From over +‎ loading.

Word Facts for Overloading

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)ləʊdɪŋ/
Syllables2
MeaningA type of polymorphism, where different functions, operators or variables with the same name are invoked…
Pluraloverloadings

How to Pronounce Overloading

Overloading is pronounced /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)ləʊdɪŋ/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (əʊ).