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Words with a similar base: command_overhead, command_processing_overhead, command_processing_overhead_time, disk_overhead, overhead

'overhead'

[operating_expense.n.01] as in: the expense of maintaining property (e.g.,

paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes

'overhead'

[command_processing_overhead_time.n.01] as in: (computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command

'overhead'

[disk_overhead.n.01] as in: (computer science) the disk space required for information that is not data but is used for location and timing

'overhead'

[viewgraph.n.01] as in: a transparency for use with an overhead projector

'overhead'

[overhead.n.05] as in: (nautical) the top surface of an enclosed space on a ship

'overhead'

[overhead.n.06] as in: a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head

'overhead'

[overhead.a.01] as in: located or originating from above

Examples:
an overhead crossing

'overhead'

[overhead.r.01] as in: above your head; in the sky

Examples:
planes were flying overhead

'overhead'

[overhead.r.02] as in: above the head; over the head

Examples:
bring the legs together overhead

Origins

					overhead (English)
├── head (English)
│   └── hed (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── over- (English)
    └── over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── ofer- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))