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Overflow Error

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An overflow error occurs when a computer program or system tries to store a value that is too large to be represented within the available memory or data type. This can lead to unexpected and incorrect results.

AP course connection

Topic AnTUzuomrKjvrwqMJ2yGO: Big Idea 2 Overview: Data

Unit 2Eugx1GAKQqZyKm7

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