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Examples of overhead in a Sentence
A chandelier hung directly overhead.
People were making noise in the balcony overhead.
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
Recent Examples of overhead from the Web
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TMZ first reported the news, with their manager telling the outlet that the three members were in first class, and Takeoff’s bag was on the ground and not in the overhead bin.
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The portrait itself consists of nothing more than a couple transparencies seen through an overhead projector.
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Holding a chair out at arm's length is a fine shoulder exercise, and depending on how heavy you packed, your suitcase makes a great overhead press companion.
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This guide provides valuable tips and suggestions on how to plant the right tree in the right place to prevent the tree from growing into overhead powerlines.
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At state Dawson received a prompt to design a 4x8 platform with walls, a roof, overhead rafters and other aspects of a house.
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The formal living and dining are accented by recently installed overhead lighting, plantation shutters, and gleaming hardwood floors.
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American’s and United’s basic-economy fares prohibit customers from using the overhead storage bins.
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Helicopters frequently buzzed overhead and sporadic gunfire and blasts shattered the eerie silence.
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First Known Use of overhead
1682
Definition of overhead
Examples of overhead in a Sentence
Her company has very little overhead.
Recent Examples of overhead from the Web
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At least another $1bn went on overheads and on developing driverless cars; money is also being splashed on a new food-delivery venture and a plan to build flying cars.
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Overstuffed overhead racks, ten-abreast coach seats on 15-hour flights, à la carte this—
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There will be a 65-foot waterfall people can walk behind and a 2-acre tensile metal aviary net overhead.
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Finding space for luggage in the overhead bins also isn’t a worry.
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Tomorrow (Friday): A beautiful end to the workweek as high pressure settles in overhead.
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Cutting insurance overhead to 2 percent would save $1.7 trillion over the next 10 years.
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A microphone swung down from overhead and was shielded by a small round screen, to help clarify the letter P (for most readers p’s purportedly pose a particularly pernicious problem).
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It was filmed during Denali's final days and includes a gorgeous opening shot captured from overhead, of a van driving on to the beach; the human gets out to surf while the dog stays inside.
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First Known Use of overhead
1907
Other Business Terms
Financial Definition of OVERHEAD
overhead
What It Is
Overhead refers to the ongoing operating expenses necessary to running a business, but are not attributed to a specific business activity. Also referred to as "indirect costs."
How It Works
Generally, overhead expenses include expenses that do not directly generate revenues, such as labor and materials, but are needed to maintain the business operations. Overhead expenses include expenses such as accounting, advertising, depreciation, insurance, interest, legal, rent, repairs, office supplies, taxes, information and communications, utilities, research and development, customer relations and service, and travel. These overhead expenses are listed on the company's income statement.
Why It Matters
Overhead costs are considered fixed costs, that is, they do not rise or fall directly with the cost of goods sold. Overhead costs are important to monitor and control. Since they are not directly related to revenues, they can become a larger share of the total expenses and burden a company, soaking up net income and profits.
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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