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OVERRIDE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Override.

Override - as a noun

A manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device

The act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nullification
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change of state
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Override - as a verb

Rule against

Example: "The republicans were overruled when the house voted on the bill"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overruleoverthrowoverturnreverse

Prevail over

Example: "Health considerations override financial concerns"

Counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)

Ride (a horse) too hard

Example Sentences

"He decided to override his initial decision and choose a different path."
"The manager had the authority to override the employee's decision."
"The new law will allow police officers to override certain privacy rights."
"I had to override the default settings to enable the advanced features."
"The computer program allows users to override automatic updates."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERRIDE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, override is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERRIDE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is OVERRIDE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, override is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERRIDE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is OVERRIDE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, override is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERRIDE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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