Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overwrite
verb
/ˌoʊvərˈraɪt/
Definition
To write over something that has already been written.
Examples
- If you save the document without making a backup, you may accidentally overwrite your previous work.
- When you overwrite the old version, the new one will take its place completely.
Meaning
In computing, it refers to replacing existing data with new data in a file or memory location.
Synonyms
- replace
- supersede
- overwrite
- overwhelm
