English Explanatory Dictionary

overloading

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of overload

Pronunciation

/ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)ləʊdɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overloading.wav /ˈoʊ.vɚloʊ.diŋ/

Word forms

overloading overloadings

Etymology

From over + loading.

Related words

overload
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