overloading
Pronunciation:
/ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)ləʊdɪŋ//ˈoʊ.vɚloʊ.diŋ/verb
Definitions
To load excessively
To provide too much power to a circuit
To create different functions for the same name, to be used in different contexts
To fail due to excessive load
noun
Definitions
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.
Loading of a vehicle with too heavy a weight.
Example: Operators can be fined for overloading of vehicles.