Usually means: Typing replaces existing text directly.
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noun:  (computing, uncountable) A feature in wordprocessing whereby each typed character replaces the character after the cursor rather than being inserted before it.
noun:  (historical, countable) A kind of steam wagon having the engine above the cab.
verb:  To type on top of something already typed.

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