noun
overloading
OH-vuh-loh-dihng
Overloading (noun) means In programming, giving several functions or operators the same name, distinguished by the type of data they take. Example: “Operator overloading lets you use "+" to add both numbers and custom objects.”
noun
1
In programming, giving several functions or operators the same name, distinguished by the type of data they take.
"Operator overloading lets you use "+" to add both numbers and custom objects."
"I guess we need to adapt to even more overloadings, since symbolophobia is part of Ada culture."
— G.B, Re: The future of Spark . Spark 2014 : a wreckage (2013)
2
Loading a vehicle or system with more weight or capacity than it is meant to bear.
"Operators can be fined for overloading of vehicles."
"The truck was fined for overloading beyond its rated capacity."
How to use overloading
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of putting more onto something than it's built to carry, whether that's a vehicle or a piece of code.
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Word forms
- Plural
- overloadings
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Etymology
From over + loading.
Rhymes for overloading
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What does “overloading” mean?
The word “overloading” means in programming, giving several functions or operators the same name, distinguished by the type of data they take. In plain terms, the act of putting more onto something than it's built to carry, whether that's a vehicle or a piece of code.
How do you pronounce “overloading”?
“Overloading” is pronounced OH-vuh-loh-dihng (/ˈoʊ.vɚloʊ.diŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “overloading” in a sentence?
Here is “overloading” used in a sentence: “The truck was fined for overloading beyond its rated capacity.”
What part of speech is “overloading”?
“Overloading” is a noun.
How many meanings does “overloading” have?
“Overloading” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in programming, giving several functions or operators the same name, distinguished by the type of data they take.
