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
noun
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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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Research involving Chinese nurses reported similar associations in adults, linking regular bubble tea consumption to anxiety, depression, fatigue, job burnout, and lower overall well-being, even after accounting for other variables.
From Science Daily
The Eagles have become the dominant girls team winning a second straight Open Division title and their 10th overall.
From Los Angeles Times
“Marty Supreme” has three nominations overall, including Odessa A’zion for female actor in a supporting role and performance by a cast in a motion picture.
From Los Angeles Times
"The greater the number of plants used, the more likely the benefit to air quality and overall well-being," the charity said.
From BBC
That would mean black hole collisions are packed into a tighter space, increasing the overall strength of the gravitational-wave background.
From Science Daily
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