Meaning of the word inundation in English

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inundation

US /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

an overflowing of water; a flood

Example:
The heavy rains caused an inundation of the low-lying areas.
The city experienced a massive inundation after the river burst its banks.
2.

a large number of things arriving or appearing at the same time

Example:
The company received an inundation of job applications after the advertisement.
We are facing an inundation of data from various sources.