overhead vs processing time

processing time vs overhead

overhead and processing time both are nouns.

overhead is an adjective but processing time is not an adjective.

overhead is an adverb but processing time is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
overhead	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
processing time	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, processing time is a hypernym of overhead; that is, processing time is a word with a broader meaning than overhead:

overhead: (computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command
processing time: the time it takes to complete a prescribed procedure

overhead (noun)	processing time (noun)
a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head	the time it takes to complete a prescribed procedure
(nautical) the top surface of an enclosed space on a ship
a transparency for use with an overhead projector
(computer science) the disk space required for information that is not data but is used for location and timing
the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes
(computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command

overhead (adjective)	processing time (adjective)
located or originating from above

overhead (adverb)	processing time (adverb)
above the head; over the head
above your head; in the sky

Difference between overhead and processing time

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