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overwrite

/ˈəʊvərˌraɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does overwrite mean?

verb

To write or enter (something) again on a storage device, overwriting the existing data. To replace (something) with a new version.

Example

"The software will overwrite the file if you try to save it with the same name."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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