OVERWRITING
(verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Overwriting.
Overwriting - as a verb
To destroy (older data) by recording new data over it.
Example: "I accidentally saved my unwanted changes and overwrote the version of the document i wanted to keep."
To cover in writing; to write over the top of.
To write too much.
To write in an unnecessarily complicated or florid way; to produce purple prose.
Example Sentences
"The overwriting in this essay makes it difficult to understand the main point."
"The professor penalized the student for excessive overwriting in the paper."
"Editing is necessary to eliminate unnecessary overwriting."
"The author's overwriting style detracts from the story's plot."
"The editor advised the author to trim down the overwriting in the manuscript."
Word Game Points
Is OVERWRITING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overwriting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERWRITING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is OVERWRITING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overwriting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERWRITING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is OVERWRITING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overwriting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERWRITING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
