overriding

Meanings

• Verb

  To take precedence or control over something.

  - "The new rule overrides the old one."
  - "Her opinion overrides all others in the room."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overriding
ride , tide , side

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Variants

List of all variants of overriding that leads to same result
overriding , overridden , override , overrides , overrode

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Etymology

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The term 'override' comes from the Old French word 'roverdir' which means 'to turn back, to reverse'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'override' is often used in computer programming to describe a command that allows a user to bypass a system's default settings.

2. The term 'override' is also used in aviation to describe a situation where a pilot takes control of an aircraft from the autopilot system.

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Related Concepts

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1. Precedence: The state or fact of being prior in time, order, or rank.

2. Superiority: A higher rank or position.

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Culture

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In literature, 'overriding' can refer to a dominant theme or idea that overshadows other elements in a work. In music, it can refer to a technique where a new melody is played over an existing one.

How to Memorize "overriding"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rulebook where one rule is written on top of another, with the new rule 'overriding' the old one.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'override' as a red stop sign that takes precedence over all other traffic signals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'OVERIDE' - 'O' for 'Over', 'V' for 'rules', 'E' for 'everything', 'R' for 'replaces', 'I' for 'instantly', and 'D' for 'definitely'.

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