Overlay may refer to:
Computers
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Overlay network, a computer network which is built on top of another network
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Hardware overlay, one type of video overlay that uses memory dedicated to the application
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exec, replacing one process by another
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Overlay (programming)
In a general computing sense, overlaying means "the process of transferring a block of program code or other data into main memory, replacing what is already stored". Overlaying is a programming method that allows programs to be larger than the ...
, a technique to reduce the amount of memory used by a program
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Overlay keyboard, a specialized keyboard with no pre-set keys
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Keyboard overlay, a sheet of printed text sitting between the keys, depicting an alternate keyboard layout
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Vector overlay
Vector overlay is an operation (or class of operations) in a geographic information system (GIS) for integrating two or more vector spatial data sets. Terms such as ''polygon overlay'', ''map overlay'', and ''topological overlay'' are often used ...
, an analysis procedure in a geographic information system for integrating multiple data sets
Other uses
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Overlay architecture
Overlay architecture, or Overlay, is "event architecture", such as the temporary elements that are added to more permanent buildings to enable the operation of major sporting events or festivals. These elements provide additional facilities for ...
, temporary elements that supplement existing buildings and infrastructure for major sporting events or festivals
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Overlay control In silicon wafer manufacturing overlay control is the control of pattern-to-pattern alignment necessary in the manufacture of silicon wafers.
Silicon wafers are currently manufactured in a sequence of steps, each stage placing a pattern of material ...
, in semiconductor manufacturing, for monitoring layer-to-layer alignment on multi-layer device structures
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Overlay plan, a method of introducing new area codes in telephony
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Historic overlay district A historic overlay district is a layer of local planning regulation in the United States which incorporates the restrictions of the underlying zoning for a given geographic area, with the main goal of preserving the historic character of the neigh ...
, a zoning district that applies special rules to a portion of other districts, usually for historic or conservation reasons
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Video overlay, techniques to display video on computer display
*When the payoffs in gambling are greater than the costs; see
Advantage gambling
Advantage gambling, or advantage play, refers to legal methods used to gain an advantage while gambling, in contrast to cheating. The term usually refers to house-banked casino games, but can also refer to games played against other players, su ...
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Layover (disambiguation)
A layover is a point where a vehicle stops, with passengers possibly changing vehicle.
Layover may also refer to:
* ''Layover'' (novel), a 1999 novel by Lisa Zeidner
* ''The Layover'' (TV series), an American travel and food show
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Over (disambiguation)
Over may refer to:
Places
*Over, Cambridgeshire, England
*Over, Cheshire, England
*Over, South Gloucestershire, England
* Over, Tewkesbury, near Gloucester, England
** Over Bridge
*Over, Seevetal, Germany
Music
Albums
* ''Over'' (album), by Pe ...
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Lay (disambiguation)
Lay may refer to:
Places
*Lay Range, a subrange of mountains in British Columbia, Canada
*Lay, Loire, a French commune
*Lay (river), France
*Lay, Iran, a village
* Lay, Kansas, United States, an unincorporated community
People
* Lay (surname)
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Overlap (disambiguation)
Overlap may refer to:
* In set theory, an overlap of elements shared between sets is called an intersection, as in a Venn diagram.
* In music theory, overlap is a synonym for reinterpretation of a chord at the boundary of two musical phrases
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Overload (disambiguation)
Overload or overloaded may refer to:
Arts and entertainment
* ''Overload'' (novel), a 1979 novel by Arthur Hailey
* Overload ''(Teen Titans)'', a character from the ''Teen Titans'' animated series
* ''Overload'' (video game), a 2018 first-person ...
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Superposition (disambiguation)
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