What Is Overload? Definition And Usage Of This Term
WHAT IS OVERLOAD – In this topic, we will first know the definition of this term and how is this term used in sentences.
Definition
The Oxford Dictionary described this term as the following:
- load with too great a burden or cargo.
- give too much of something, typically something undesirable, to (someone).
- put too great a demand on (an electrical system).
- an excessive load or amount.
On the other hand, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines this term as the following:
- to put too large a load on or in (something)
- to give too much of something to (someone or something) : to supply with an excess of something
- to cause too large a load in (something, such as an electrical circuit)
- an excessive load or amount of something
Synonyms
Here are the following synonyms of the term:
- Synonyms
- overburden
- put too much in
- overcharge
- encumber
- burden
- overtax
- stretch
- overwork
- overuse
- deluge
- excess
- overabundance
- superabundance
- profusion
- glut
Etymology
It is a combination of two words over and load.
Examples
Here are some of the following examples:
- Don’t overload the students with information
- Many people misunderstand the terminology involved in car weight ratings, but it’s important to understand these values so that you know how much weight would overload your vehicle.
- Be careful not to overload your printer’s paper tray.
- A solid iron rod is heavy, and you want to make sure that this additional weight to your drapery system doesn’t overload your wall.
