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overload See information overload and overloading.overload [′ō·vər‚lōd] (civil engineering) A load on a structure that is greater than that for which the structure was designed. (electronics) A load greater than that which a device is designed to handle; may cause overheating of power-handling components and distortion in signal circuits. (geology) The amount of sediment that exceeds the ability of a stream to transport it and is therefore deposited. overload 1. A load on a structure in excess of that for which it was designed. 2. Electric current, power, or voltage in excess of that for which a device or circuit was designed. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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