overflow

English

/ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/, /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/, /ˈoʊvɚˌfloʊ/, /ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊ/

noun
Definitions
  • The spillage resultant from overflow; excess.
  • Outlet for escape of excess material.
  • (computing) The situation where a value exceeds the available numeric range.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English overflowen inherited from Old English oferflōwan prefix from English flow.

Origin

English

flow

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