"overbuilder" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: overbuilders [plural]
Etymology: overbuild + -er Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|overbuild|er}} overbuild + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} overbuilder (plural overbuilders)
  1. A person or organization that overbuilds.
    Sense id: en-overbuilder-en-noun-VTKtDr7w
  2. (telecommunications) A company that uses or builds on an existing telecommunications operator’s network (which includes telco and cable networks). These are often associated with advanced fiber-optic networks. Categories (topical): Telecommunications
    Sense id: en-overbuilder-en-noun-en1FupSj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 38 62 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -er: 32 68 Topics: communications, electrical-engineering, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, telecommunications

Inflected forms

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