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big picture

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noun

  1. a broad, overall view or perspective of an issue or problem.


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Big picture: Although relieved that claims are low, many economists worry about the slow pace of hiring, especially since the summer.

From MarketWatch

Big picture: Although relieved that claims are low, many economists worry about the slow pace of hiring, especially since the summer.

From MarketWatch

“Big picture, it means there’s a lot more buyers than sellers,” said Sameer Samana, head of global equities and real assets at the Wells Fargo Investment Institute of the uptrend.

From MarketWatch

"The big picture is that the structural headwinds from the property downturn and industrial overcapacity are set to persist in 2026," he added.

From Barron's

Pediatric ophthalmologists are urging the FDA to reconsider and look at the big picture.

From The Wall Street Journal