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    overriding
    /ˌəʊvəˈrʌɪdɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. more important than any other considerations: "the overriding concern of the organizers was the financial crisis"
    • 2. extending or moving over something, especially while remaining in close contact: technical "oceanic lithosphere beneath an overriding continental plate"

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  2. (of a person who has the necessary authority) to decide against or refuse to accept a previous decision, an order, a person, etc.: Every time I make a suggestion at work, my boss overrides me/it. The president used his veto to override the committee's decision. [ T ] to operate an automatic machine by hand:

  3. Overriding can be an adjective meaning more important than anything else, or a noun meaning travelling on public transport further than your ticket allows. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and pronunciation of overriding.

  4. Overriding is an adjective that means chief, principal, or most important. It is often used to describe a concern, factor, or issue that overshadows or outweighs others.

  5. Learn the meaning and usage of the verb and noun override, which means to prevail, disregard, or modify something. See examples of override in different contexts, such as politics, hunting, and computing.

  6. Overriding means taking precedence over all other considerations. It is often used in the context of politics, law, or business. See how to use overriding in a sentence and its origin and history.

  7. Learn the meaning of override as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, related words and phrases, and examples of usage in different contexts. Find out how to pronounce override and its past tense and past participle forms.

  8. Definition of overriding adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.