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Meaning ofoverheadin English

overhead

Pluraloverheads

Definitions

Adjective
1. located above the head; higher than something
Noun
1. indirect business expenses; not assigned to goods
2. classes of indirect expense; non-assignable costs
  The company's overhead includes costs like rent and utilities.
3. non-essential costs; indirect expenditures
  Reducing overhead can help businesses increase their profit margins.
4. wires powering electric transport; above vehicles
  The tram system relies on overhead wires for power.
5. computing data facilitating system operations
  The new software reduces computing overhead by optimizing data storage.
6. a throw from above in juggling
  In a circus act, the juggler expertly caught the overhead throw.
7. a device projecting images onto screens
  The presenter used an overhead projector to display the slides.
8. a transparent sheet with an image for projection
  The teacher placed an overhead on the projector to show the diagram.