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overlap meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of overlap at MeaningMonkey.org. overlap meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.OVERLAP noun
Definition of overlap (noun)
- a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
- "there was no overlap between their proposals"
- synonyms: convergence, intersection
- the property of partial coincidence in time
- a flap that lies over another part
- "the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches"
- synonyms: lap
OVERLAP verb
Definition of overlap (verb)
- coincide partially or wholly
- "Our vacations overlap"
- extend over and cover a part of
- "The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet