Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overwritten
Adjective
/ˌoʊvərˈrɪtən/
Definition
Written over something else or modified in a way that replaces the original content.
Examples
- After editing the document, I accidentally saved it in an overwritten state.
- The original notes were overwritten with the final draft of the report.
Meaning
The term refers to the process where new data replaces older data, often in the context of files or written content.
Synonyms
- Rewritten
- Updated
- Superseded
- Erased