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Meaning of Overloading | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)ləʊdɪŋ

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.
    countable, uncountable
  2. The loading of a vehicle etc. with too heavy a weight.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“I guess we need to adapt to even more overloadings, since symbolophobia is part of Ada culture.”
“Operators can be fined for overloading of vehicles.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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