overlap

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overlap  /ˈoʊ vər ˌlæp/ ? Meaning of "overlap"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
  2. (n) the property of partial coincidence in time
  3. (n) a flap that lies over another part
  4. (v) coincide partially or wholly
  5. (v) extend over and cover a part of

Synonym(s)

convergence, intersection

Derived Word(s)

overlapping

Usage(s):

  1. The caves faced a narrow valley that twisted its way through mountain ridges that seem to overlap as they rise toward the White Mountains.
  2. Radiologists and photographers share a common urge to capture the hidden depths of people and things, though rarely do their skills and methods overlap.
  3. Rather, physics, geology, economics, psychology, even the arts all overlap in a kind of meta-system, with the principles of one touching those of the others.

Quotes

  1. "One based upon mutual interest and mutual respect; and one based upon the truth that America and Islam are not exclusive, and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles -- principles of justice and progress;...
    on Jun 4, 2009 By: Barack Obama Source: AFP

  2. "The same incident might have triggered both processes," Rothbaum said, noting that after World War I, "they thought that shell shock was a neurological disorder and it turned out to have a lot of overlap with the psychological disorder."
    on Aug 22, 2007 By: Barbara Rothbaum Source: WNYT

  3. Fitzgerald, however, said any testimony by Jarrett, Emanuel, Jackson or Larsen "would overlap with the subject matter of the pending criminal investigation."
    on Dec 27, 2008 By: Patrick Fitzgerald Source: International Herald Tribune

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