1. plural of overwriting; instances of writing over or replacing existing text or data
Usage: commonly used in computing and digital contexts
2. plural of overwriting; instances of writing excessively or with too much detail
Usage: literary or editorial context

Examples

• The software prevented accidental overwritings of important files by requiring confirmation.
• Multiple overwritings of the document made it difficult to track the original version.
• The editor criticized the author's overwritings, suggesting more concise prose.
• Data recovery was impossible after the overwritings had occurred.
• The system logged all overwritings to maintain an audit trail.