overhead


3over·head

noun \ˈō-vər-ˌhed\

Definition of OVERHEAD

1
: business expenses (as rent, insurance, or heating) not chargeable to a particular part of the work or product
2
: ceiling; especially : the ceiling of a ship's compartment
3
: a stroke in a racket game made above head height : smash

Examples of OVERHEAD

  1. Her company has very little overhead.

First Known Use of OVERHEAD

1914

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, perquisite

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