overall

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˌəʊ.vəˈɹɔːl/]

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1. overall (adj) — sense 1

Definition: All-encompassing, all around.

Example: We believe also that a controlled economy cannot be understood without some overall view of the controlling institutions: hence our short studies — shorter by far than the original drafts — of the central administration.

2. overall (adv) — sense 2

Definition: Generally; in general.

Example: Overall, there is not enough evidence to form a clear conclusion.

3. overall (adv) — sense 3

Definition: Considering or taking into account everything.

Example: The frozen foods side of the business overall saw a loss.

4. overall (noun) — sense 4

Definition: A garment worn over other clothing to protect it; a coverall or boiler suit. A garment, for manual labor or for casual wear, often made of a single piece of fabric, with long legs and a bib upper, supported from the shoulders with straps, and having several large pockets and loops for carrying tools.

5. overall (noun) — sense 5

Definition: A garment, worn for manual labor, with an integral covering extending to the chest, supported by straps.

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