overall
Americanadverb
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from one extreme limit of a thing to the other.
the overall length of the bridge.
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covering or including everything.
an overall impression;
to view something overall.
noun
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(used with a plural verb) overalls,
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loose, sturdy trousers, usually with a bib or biblike piece to which shoulder straps are attached, originally worn over other trousers to protect them, as by factory workers or farmers.
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long waterproof leggings.
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British. a smock or loose-fitting housedress.
adjective
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from one end to the other
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including or covering everything
the overall cost
adverb
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012noun
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a protective work garment usually worn over ordinary clothes
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(plural) hard-wearing work trousers with a bib and shoulder straps or jacket attached
Etymology
Origin of overall
First recorded before 1000; Middle English overal (adverb), Old English ofer eall; over ( def. ), all ( def. )
Example Sentences
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But in the meantime, there’s been a rotation out of major technology winners and into other corners of the market — one that Klein deemed to be healthy for overall market dynamics.
From MarketWatch
But in the meantime, there’s been a rotation out of major technology winners and into other corners of the market — one that Klein deemed to be healthy for overall market dynamics.
From MarketWatch
Delinquencies on home loans are up from historic lows, but Routledge said people overall are renewing mortgages and remain up-to-date on payments.
“Inflation as measured by the overall CPI has slowed to an average 2.5% pace,” she said, referring to the consumer price index.
From Salon
The overall issuance volume represents a new high for the German government, which announced large-scale investment and defense expenditure programs earlier this year for the coming years.
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