overloading

English

/ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)ləʊdɪŋ/, /ˈoʊ.vɚloʊ.diŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • (object-oriented) 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.
  • (transport) loading of a vehicle with too heavy a weight.

Etymology

Compound from English over (shore, riverbank) + English loading.

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English

loading

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