overlapping
/ˌoʊvərˈlæpɪŋ/
adjective
- 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.
- 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
- 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.