Overloading

The term overloading may refer to:

Function overloading, a software engineering process whereby multiple functions of different types are defined with the same name
Operator overloading, a software engineering process whereby operators (e.g. + or -) are treated as polymorphic functions having different behaviors depending on the types of arguments used
Overloading (chess), a tactical theme arising out of an opponent piece performing more than one defensive task in the game
Overloading, in weight training, refers to performing exercises with higher resistance than the muscles can handle, causing microtrauma which leads to hypertrophy or muscle growth
An electric overload occurs when too much current passes through electric wires. The wires heat and can melt, with the risk of starting a fire. ... Avoid plugging several power-hungry items of equipment into the same line.
To overload is to load an excessive amount in or on something, such as an overload of electricity which shorts out the circuits. Overloading causes a "Too much!" situation. A fuse will blow if too many appliances overload the circuits; this is called an overload (the noun form).
Overuse of extension cords and multiple plug adapters on the same circuit are typical causes of an electrical overload -- by placing too much current demand on the circuit. Running too many blow dryers and curling irons at once is a typical problem when homes have a single circuit serving two bathrooms.

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