Overlap - Definition
overlap
n 1: a representation of common ground between theories or
phenomena; "there was no overlap between their proposals"
[syn: overlap, convergence, intersection]
2: the property of partial coincidence in time
3: a flap that lies over another part; "the lap of the shingles
should be at least ten inches" [syn: lap, overlap]
v 1: coincide partially or wholly; "Our vacations overlap"
2: extend over and cover a part of; "The roofs of the houses
overlap in this crowded city"