Definition of Overhead

Noun

  • a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head
  • (nautical) the top surface of an enclosed space on a ship
  • a transparency for use with an overhead projector
    - viewgraph
  • (computer science) the disk space required for information that is not data but is used for location and timing
    - disk overhead
  • (computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command
    - command processing overhead time - command processing overhead - command overhead
  • 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
    - operating expense - operating cost - budget items

Adjective

  • located or originating from above
    "an overhead crossing"

Adverb

  • above the head
    over the head
    "bring the legs together overhead"
  • above your head
    in the sky
    "planes were flying overhead"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Word games points for the Overhead

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Unscramble overhead

181 unscramble word found using the letters overhead.
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