overwrite

Meanings

• Verb

  To replace existing data with new data in a file or a storage system.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overwrite
write , bite , night , fight , height

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Variants

List of all variants of overwrite that leads to same result
overwrite , overwrites , overwriting , overwritten , overwrote

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Etymology

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The term 'overwrite' originated from the combination of 'over' meaning 'on top of' and 'write'.

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Trivia

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1. Overwriting data was a common issue in the early days of floppy disks, where data could be easily overwritten if the disk was not properly ejected.

2. Overwriting data can also be used as a form of data encryption, where old data is replaced with random data to hide its original contents.

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Related Concepts

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1. Update: Overwriting is a type of update where new data replaces old data.

2. Backup: Overwriting is a risk when making changes to files without having a backup of the original data.

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Culture

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In the context of computer programming, overwriting data is a common operation and is often used to update files or databases.

How to Memorize "overwrite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a file or storage system with old data being replaced by new data.
   - Visualize the process of writing new data over the top of the old data.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'overwrite' with the idea of replacing old data with new data.
   - Think of 'overwrite' as a way of updating information.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'On Top Replaces Writes' to remember the meaning of 'overwrite'.

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