overlap vs representation

representation vs overlap

overlap and representation both are nouns.

overlap is a verb but representation is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
overlap	Yes	No	Yes	No
representation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, representation is a hypernym of overlap; that is, representation is a word with a broader meaning than overlap:

overlap: a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
representation: a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

Other hypernyms of overlap include internal representation, mental representation.

overlap (noun)	representation (noun)
a flap that lies over another part	an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent
the property of partial coincidence in time	the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf
a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena	a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
	the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body
	a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
	a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract
	a performance of a play
	a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
	a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency
	the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent

overlap (verb)	representation (verb)
extend over and cover a part of
coincide partially or wholly

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