Definitions for overlap
ˌoʊ vərˈlæp; ˈoʊ vərˌlæpover·lap

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. overlap, convergence, intersectionnoun

   a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena

   "there was no overlap between their proposals"

2. overlapnoun

   the property of partial coincidence in time

3. lap, overlapverb

   a flap that lies over another part

   "the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches"

4. overlapverb

   coincide partially or wholly

   "Our vacations overlap"

5. overlapverb

   extend over and cover a part of

   "The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city"

GCIDERate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Overlapverb

   To cover part of.

2. Overlapverb

   To be arranged so that a part of one object laying over part of another; as, the boards overlapped at their ends.

3. Overlapverb

   To have the ending time of one period or process extend beyond the beginning time of another period or process; as, the lives of Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin Roosevelt overlapped by several decades.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. overlapnoun

   Something that overlaps or is overlapped

2. overlapnoun

   a situation in the game where an attacking line has more players in it than the defensive line coming to meet it. The attacking side may exploit the overlap by using their superior numbers to break the opposition's defensive line. If attackers outnumber defenders by more than one player this is often termed a two man overlap or three man overlap, etc. If the attacking side fails to break through usually due to poor execution, they are said to waste an overlap.

3. overlapverb

   To extend over and partly cover something.

   the mousemat overlapped the edge of the desk

4. overlapverb

   To have an area, range, character or function in common.

   The two maps overlapped at the east and west edges

5. overlapverb

   Used of sets that have some elements in common.

   The set (all men) overlaps the set (vegetarians)

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. overlap

   Overlap refers to the extent or area where two or more things, objects, activities or qualities cover, share, influence, or coincide with each other, either fully or partially. It can apply to various contexts, such as time, space, responsibilities, or interests.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Overlap

   ō-vėr-lap′, v.t. to lap over: to lay so that the edge of one rests on that of another.—n. O′verlap (geol.), a disposition of strata where the upper beds extend beyond the bottom beds of the same series.

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. overlap

   1. In photography, the amount by which one photograph includes the same area covered by another, customarily expressed as a percentage. The overlap between successive air photographs on a flight line is called

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. overlap

   A designation of the hatches of a ship; planks in clinch-built boats. Points of land overlap a harbour's mouth at a particular bearing.--To overlap, to fay upon.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. overlap

   Is to overspread any preceding object. In marching by echelon for the purpose of forming upon any given point, but particularly in wheeling from column into line, troops may lose their relative distances by not taking ground enough; when this occurs, the rear division, company, or section, unavoidably crowds upon its preceding one, and is then said to overlap.

Matched Categories

1. • Coincide
   • Coincidence
   • Cover

How to pronounce overlap?

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How to say overlap in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of overlap in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of overlap in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of overlap in a Sentence

1. Duncan Clark:

   Southeast Asia has a lot of overlap with China in terms of consumer habits, intra-regional trade and tastes, rocket in this case has managed to create a successful, multi-market player in a region which needs scale and breadth to be viable. This has obvious appeal to Alibaba.

2. Kevin Comerford:

   While there may be some overlap, processed foods are not synonymous with canned foods, canned fruits and vegetables are better than no fruits or vegetables. Many canned fruits and vegetables can even be considered comparable to fresh options.

3. Nicholas Dungan:

   What hasn't been said is they don't need to have exactly the same interests. They only need to have a sufficient overlap of interests for them to be able to take united action under the leadership of somebody who can keep them together, i think that this is Hollande's goal. To provide that leadership.

4. Richard Craig:

   It's an extremely negative reaction, such as annoyance or disgust, mostly to specific sounds such as chewing, clicking, tapping and whispering, there is a tendency for people who experience synesthesia and misophonia to also experience Super Bowl ASMR, so there is some overlap here.

5. Marwan Shurrab:

   Turnover has been low, and markets will continue to lack liquidity given the month of Ramadan and the summer holiday overlap, which usually sees shrinking volumes.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=overlap
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=overlap
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Overlap
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=overlap
6. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf
7. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=overlap
8. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html