Definition of overhead
: above one's head : aloft
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Examples of overhead in a Sentence
A chandelier hung directly overhead.
People were making noise in the balcony overhead.
15th Century
First Known Use of overhead
15th century
Definition of overhead
1a : operating, lying, or coming from aboveb : having the driving part above the part driven valves operated by an overhead camshaft
2 : of or relating to overhead overhead costs
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First Known Use of overhead
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Definition of overhead
Examples of overhead in a Sentence
Her company has very little overhead.
1907
First Known Use of overhead
1907
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OVERHEAD Defined for English Language Learners
overhead
playDefinition of overhead for English Language Learners
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: above someone's head : in the sky or space above someone
overhead
playDefinition of overhead for English Language Learners
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: costs for rent, heat, electricity, etc., that a business must pay and that are not related to what the business sells
OVERHEAD Defined for Kids
Definition of overhead for Students
: above someone's head : in the sky or space above someone A chandelier hung directly overhead.
Definition of overhead for Students
: placed in the space above someone an overhead light
Definition of overhead for Students
: the general expenses (as for rent or heat) of a business
Law Dictionary
overhead
playLegal Definition of overhead
: business expenses (as rent or insurance) not chargeable to a particular part of the work or product
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