overlap

n 1: a representation of common ground between theories or

phenomena; "there was no overlap between their

proposals" [syn: {convergence}, {intersection}]

2: the property of partial coincidence in time

3: a part that lies over another part [syn: {lap}]

v 1: coincide partially

2: extend over and cover a part of; "The roofs of the houses

overlap in this crowded city"

3: concur partially or wholly; "Our vacations overlap"

4: have something in common