noun

overloading

OH-vuh-loh-dihng

noun

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."

Loading a vehicle or system with more weight or capacity than it is meant to bear.

"The truck was fined for overloading beyond its rated capacity."

How to Use Overloading

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In plain EnglishThe act of putting more onto something than it's built to carry, whether that's a vehicle or a piece of code.

overloadings plural

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Operator _____ lets you use "+" to add both numbers and custom objects.

From over + loading.

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