overlap

noun

  1. 1

    a flap that lies over another part

    the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches

  2. 2

    the property of partial coincidence in time

  3. 3

    a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena

    there was no overlap between their proposals

verb

  1. 1

    coincide partially or wholly

    Our vacations overlap

  2. 2

    extend over and cover a part of

    The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city

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