Overlap (Noun)
Meaning 1
The property of partial coincidence in time.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The overlap between the two meetings caused a scheduling conflict.
- There was a significant overlap between the two projects, requiring coordination to avoid duplication of effort.
- The overlap in the two classes' schedules made it difficult for students to attend both.
- The company's fiscal year has an overlap with the calendar year, which can cause accounting complexities.
- The overlap between the two shifts resulted in a brief period of double staffing.
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Meaning 2
A flap that lies over another part; "the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
A representation of common ground between theories or phenomena; "there was no overlap between their proposals".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.