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  • In computer science, overloading is a type of polymorphism where different functions with the same name are invoked based on the data types of the parameters passed.
  • The above use has been adapted to general language to describe a word with a large number of unrelated meanings.
  • Operator overloading
  • In chess, overloading is a tactical theme arising out of an opponent piece performing more than one defensive task.
  • In weight training, overloading refers to performing exercises with higher resistance than the muscles can handle, causing microtrauma which leads to hypertrophy or muscle growth.