overlap
/ˌoʊvərˈlæp/
noun
- A part or amount that extends over or covers something else.
- We need to reduce the overlap in our job duties.
- The overlap of the two schedules caused confusion.
- There is a small overlap between the two photographs.
- A common area or shared feature between two things.
- The overlap in their skills made them a great team.
- The Venn diagram shows the overlap of the two sets.
- There is significant overlap between the two scientific fields.
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verb
- To extend over and cover part of something else.
- The tiles on the roof overlap to keep water out.
- Her shift overlaps with mine by thirty minutes.
- The two circles overlap in the middle.
- To share part of a range, area, or time period.
- Their areas of responsibility overlap significantly.
- Our interests overlap when it comes to music.
- The two meetings overlap, so I can't attend both.
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