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over·write (ō′vər rīt′; also, and for n.always, ō′vər rīt′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb overwrote -·wrote′, overwritten -·writ′·ten, overwriting -·writ′·ing

    1. to write (something) over other writing
    2. to write over (other writing)
  2. Comput. to record (data) in a file, on a disk, etc. in such a way as to replace data that is already there
    1. to write too much about (some subject)
    2. to write (something) in too flowery or labored a style
  4. override ()

noun

override

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overwrite Usage Examples

Object

  • file: Any attempt to overwrite the file will result in an error message.

Modifying Another Word

  • accidentally: Never let anyone near your data who simply relies on software alone not to corrupt or accidentally overwrite your data.

Used with why or when

  • whatever: Then simply copy the Organize folder from Data back into your AOL Organize folder to overwrite whatever is there.

Present participle complement

  • exist: This option can be used to overwrite existing files in batch mode.
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