overwrite

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English

Definitions

noun

The operation of destroying older data by recording new data over it.

verb

To destroy (older data) by recording new data over it.“I accidentally saved my unwanted changes and overwrote the version of the document I wanted to keep.”
To cover in writing; to write over the top of.
To write too much.
To write in an unnecessarily complicated or florid way; to produce purple prose.

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Synonyms

edit superimpose rewriting rewrite substitution substitute replacement surrogate rebuilding replace overlap overlay override replaced replacing erase

Associated

pointer bios overflow malicious disk boot files file partition buffer

Rhymes

insight light contrite incite delight erudite bright twilight recondite forthright

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