Pronunciation: /oʊvərlæp/
noun a part or portion that extends over or across another
A1 The two circles have an overlap in the middle.
A2 There is an overlap in the schedules of the two events.
B1 The overlap of interests between the two groups led to collaboration.
B2 The project timelines have an overlap, causing potential delays.
C1 The overlap of responsibilities between departments can lead to confusion.
C2 There is an overlap in jurisdiction between the two governing bodies.
verb to extend over or cover part of
A1 The two circles overlap each other.
A2 The schedules of the two events overlap, so I can't attend both.
B1 The responsibilities of the two departments overlap, causing confusion.
B2 The themes of the two books overlap, making it hard to choose which one to read first.
C1 The goals of the two projects overlap, so we need to coordinate our efforts.
C2 The interests of the two companies overlap, leading to a potential partnership.
adjective having an area, range, or scope that coincides with or includes part of another
A1 The two circles overlap each other.
A2 The schedules of the two events overlap, so I can't attend both.
B1 There is an overlap between the responsibilities of the two departments.
B2 The two projects have a significant amount of overlap in terms of resources needed.
C1 The themes of the two novels overlap, making them suitable for comparison.
C2 The research findings overlap with previous studies, confirming the validity of the results.
formal There is an overlap in the responsibilities of the two departments.
informal The schedules overlap, so we can carpool to work together.
slang Our interests overlap, so we should hang out sometime.
figurative The themes of the two books overlap, making for an interesting comparison.
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