overwrite
verb
over·write
ˌō-vər-ˈrīt 
ˌō-və-
overwrote
ˌō-vər-ˈrōt
ˌō-və-
; overwritten
ˌō-vər-ˈri-tᵊn
ˌō-və-
; overwriting
ˌō-vər-ˈrī-tiŋ
ˌō-və-
: to write too much or in an overly elaborate style
Examples of overwrite in a Sentence
The author has a tendency to overwrite.
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For example, one exploit might overload system memory to overwrite critical data (a buffer overflow), while another could allow attackers to access sensitive information by exploiting a flaw in the Windows Kernel.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
While the stock is down, options premiums have risen, making overwriting strategies more attractive.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
By default, the shredder just overwrites data once before deletion, which is enough to prevent forensic software from recovering the data.
—PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
An attorney who allows a client to continue using their phone risks spoliation as normal usage can overwrite or erase crucial data.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
While the stock is down, options premiums have risen, making overwriting strategies more attractive.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
By default, the shredder just overwrites data once before deletion, which is enough to prevent forensic software from recovering the data.
—PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
An attorney who allows a client to continue using their phone risks spoliation as normal usage can overwrite or erase crucial data.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overwrite
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“Overwrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overwrite. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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overwrite
verb
over·write
ˌō-və(r)-ˈrīt
1
: to write over the surface of : write on top of
2
: to write too much or in an overly elaborate style
overwritten accounts of everyday events
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