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Meaning of overloading

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

overloading

Pronunciation:/ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)ləʊdɪŋ//ˈoʊ.vɚloʊ.diŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To load excessively

  2. To provide too much power to a circuit

  3. To create different functions for the same name, to be used in different contexts

  4. To fail due to excessive load

noun

Definitions

  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.

  2. Loading of a vehicle with too heavy a weight.

    Example: Operators can be fined for overloading of vehicles.