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overlap

UK
/ˈəʊvərlæp/
US
/ˈoʊvərlæp/
overlapnoun
overlaps
pl
UK
/ˈəʊvərlæp/
US
/ˈoʊvərlæp/
Translations
chevauchementSe dit d’une zone ou d’une partie commune où deux éléments se superposent partiellement.
On the Venn diagram, the coloured section shows the overlap of the two sets.
Sur le diagramme de Venn, la section colorée montre le chevauchement des deux ensembles.
recouvrementTerme courant pour l’action ou la zone de recouvrement, notamment en contexte technique ou scientifique.
The two pieces of fabric overlap slightly at the edges.
Les deux morceaux de tissu se recouvrent légèrement sur les bords.
Additional translations
recoupementEmployé pour désigner une partie commune ou une similitude entre deux domaines, sujets ou activités.
Definitions
The portion or area common to two or more things that cover the same space.
On the Venn diagram, the coloured section shows the overlap of the two sets.
A similarity or shared element between two activities, subjects, or groups.
There is considerable overlap between physics and chemistry when it comes to quantum mechanics.
Synonyms
concurrence
intersection
superposition
convergence
coincidence
overlapverb
overlapped
Past Simple
overlapped
Past Participle
overlapping
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊ.vəˈlæp/
US
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈlæp/
Translations
se recouperQuand des domaines, responsabilités ou éléments ont des points communs.
The responsibilities of the two departments overlap in several areas.
Les responsabilités des deux services se recoupent dans plusieurs domaines.
se recouvrirPlus neutre ou technique; s’emploie pour une superposition partielle.
The two pieces of fabric overlap slightly at the edges.
Les deux morceaux de tissu se recouvrent légèrement sur les bords.
se chevaucherPour deux choses qui se couvrent partiellement l’une l’autre.
The two pieces of fabric overlap slightly at the edges.
Les deux morceaux de tissu se chevauchent légèrement sur les bords.
Definitions
To extend over and cover a part of something else.
The two pieces of fabric overlap slightly at the edges.
To have some elements in common with something else.
The responsibilities of the two departments overlap in several areas.
Synonyms
superimpose
extend over
cover
concur
coincide
intersect
overlapadjective
more overlap
Comp.
most overlap
Super.
UK
/ˌəʊ.vəˈlæp/
US
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈlæp/
Used attributively before nouns, e.g., "overlap zone".
Translations
de chevauchementSe dit d’une zone ou d’une section où deux éléments se superposent.
The engineers inspected the overlap section to ensure proper alignment.
Les ingénieurs ont inspecté la section de chevauchement pour s’assurer du bon alignement.
Definitions
Relating to, situated in, or designating an area where two or more things overlap.
The engineers inspected the overlap section to ensure proper alignment.
Synonyms
concurrent
stacked
shared
interleaved
overlapping
overlapped
superimposed
intersecting
coincident
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