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Definition of Overwrite
1. Verb. Write new data on top of existing data and thus erase the previously existing data. "Overwrite that file"
Definition of Overwrite
1. Verb. (computing) To destroy old data by recording new data over it. ¹
2. Verb. To cover in writing. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Overwrite
1. [v -WROTE, -WRITTEN, -WRITING, -WRITES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Overwrite
Literary usage of Overwrite
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Guide to Understanding Data Remanence in Automated Information Systems by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"For example, a single overwrite of a file (or all system storage, ... [7] 4.6
overwrite SOFTWARE AND PURGING The DoD has approved overwriting and degaussing ..."
2. Lawyers' Reports Annotated by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company (1905)
"The actual contract is proved for the purpose of showing the authority to overwrite
the signature. Were the payees authorized to thus overwrite the ..."
3. Base SAS(R) 9.1.3 Procedures Guide, Second Edition, Volumes 1-4 by Sas Institute (2006)
"Featured in: Example 1 on page 1055 overwrite enables the input data set to be
... Restriction: The overwrite option has no effect if you also specify the ..."
4. National Industrial Security Program: Operating Manualby DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"overwrite all addressable locations with a single character. d. ... Each overwrite
must reside in memory for a period longer than the classified data ..."
5. Advisory Memorandum on Office Automation Security Guideline (1993)
"The user should beware: some programs that purport to overwrite all locations do
not actually do this. Cleared media may be reused within the controlled ..."
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