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Vocabulary Entry
overlap
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The amount by which two things cover the same area or extend over one another.
Example Sentences
"There is a significant overlap between the two projects' goals."
"The overlap of the two circles represented the common interests."
"We need to minimize the overlap in schedules for effective planning."
V
verb
To cover or occupy the same space or area as something else.
Example Sentences
"The two graphs overlap in several data points."
"If you overlap the images, you can see the differences clearly."
"Please make sure that the new sheet does not overlap with the existing documents."