What is the difference between method overloading and method over riding

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Method overloading is having multiple methods with the same name but different parameters. Method overriding is having a method in a subclass with the same name and parameters as a method in its superclass.

Method overloading is used to provide different ways of calling the same method with different parameters.
Method overriding is used to provide a specific implementation of a method that is already provided by its superclass.
Method overloading is resolved at compile-time based on the number and types of arguments passed to the method.
Method overriding is resolved at runtime based on the actual object type that the method is called on.
Method overloading is an example of compile-time polymorphism.
Method overriding is an example of runtime polymorphism.

What is the difference between method overloading and method over riding

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