processing time vs overhead

overhead vs processing time

processing time and overhead both are nouns.

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

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

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

As nouns, overhead is a hyponym of processing time; that is, overhead is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than processing time:

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

Other hyponyms of processing time include command overhead, command processing overhead, command processing overhead time.

processing time (noun)	overhead (noun)
the time it takes to complete a prescribed procedure	a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head
	(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

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

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

Difference between processing time and overhead

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