I got into an argument about the sentence "Have you overrode SomeThingamajig?" I thought that "have overrode" is incorrect, and should be "overrode" or "have overridden", or perhaps "did override".

Aug 29, 2014 · Overridden is the participle of override. That is a verb that is used when more authority is given to something than to someone else: The colonel can override the sergeant's orders. The …

Oct 29, 2012 · "Override" is the cancellation of some previous action or decision. "Overwrite" specifically refers to something being written over something previously written. In other words, actions and …

"Overrode" vs "Overridden" I got into an argument about the sentence "Have you overrode SomeThingamajig?" I thought that "have overrode" is incorrect, and should be "overrode" or "have …

Jul 25, 2012 · I don't think there's a good single word for what you describe, and your best bet is to turn the sentence around: The forecast includes all items unless overridden at the store level. The …

Jul 7, 2012 · You want the constitution to be overridden without special mechanisms (constitutional amendments frequently require a larger quorum and/or a larger percentage of votes in favour)?

Oct 28, 2014 · Example: That man is as tired as a [...] donkey. I thought of the word overridden but I think it means something else.

Jan 22, 2025 · There is a subtle difference between these words: override conveys the idea that the overriding considerations are of an entirely different kind than what is overridden and that they win …

Jun 19, 2025 · All this terminology varies between programming languages, usually according to what its creators called it on a whim, if not overridden by common usage. There's no grand reason for any of it.

Sep 5, 2023 · You can use live or artificial bait to catch these fish. My favourite are top-water plugs, plastic jigs and live green backs or shrimp. * There are many occasions when the simple rule stated …