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overloading.

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.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)ləʊdɪŋ/UK/ˈoʊ.vɚloʊ.diŋ/US
  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.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The loading of a vehicle etc. with too heavy a weight.

    countable · uncountable
    Operators can be fined for overloading of vehicles.
Where this word comes from

From over + loading.

verb/ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)ləʊdɪŋ/UK/ˈoʊ.vɚloʊ.diŋ/US
  1. present participle and gerund of overload

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

From over + loading.

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