overlapping

/ˌoʊvərˈlæpɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Extending over and covering part of something else.
    • The overlapping leaves created a dense canopy.
    • The overlapping shingles kept the roof dry.
    • She arranged the overlapping photos in a collage.
  2. Having parts that coincide or share a common area.
    • Their overlapping schedules made it hard to find a meeting time.
    • The two departments have overlapping responsibilities.
    • The overlapping circles in the diagram represent shared traits.
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noun
  1. The state or fact of overlapping.
    • The overlapping of the tiles prevents leaks.
    • The overlapping of the two events caused a conflict.
    • There is too much overlapping in our job descriptions.
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