Meaning Of The Word Overwrite

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overwrite in American English
override
to write (something) over other writing
intransitive verb: to write too elaborately
transitive verb: to write in too elaborate, burdensome, diffuse, or prolix a style

overwrite in British English
verb: to write (something) in an excessively ornate or prolix style

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