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What does overflow mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word overflow? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. The spillage resultant from overflow; excess.
  2. Outlet for escape of excess material.
  3. (computing) The situation where a value exceeds the available numeric range.
Verb
  1. (transitive) To flow over the brim of (a container).
  2. (transitive) To cover with a liquid, literally or figuratively.
  3. (transitive) To cause an overflow. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
  4. (intransitive) To flow over the edge of a container.
  5. (intransitive) To exceed limits or capacity.
    1. (computing) To (cause to) exceed the available numeric range.
  6. (intransitive) To be superabundant; to abound.
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