as a whole
idiom
: as a complete unit
—used to make a statement that relates to all the parts of something
Language as a whole is constantly evolving.
The lecture was intended for the group as a whole.
The company as a whole is doing well.
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The state’s unemployment rate of 5.5% in August put it higher than the national average of 3.7%, but the Las Vegas metropolitan region’s 4% jobless rate nearly matched the U.S. as a whole.
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2024
These watches are more than just a transparent dial, as Lange have rethought the displays and how they could be ‘charged’ with lume to create a vibrant design as a whole.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024
Montanaro argues that the easiest way to maintain a leadership position is to participate in a discourse across the community as a whole.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
The industry, as a whole, is in a slump following a tremendous surge in consumer interest during the pandemic.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2024
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2024
These watches are more than just a transparent dial, as Lange have rethought the displays and how they could be ‘charged’ with lume to create a vibrant design as a whole.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024
Montanaro argues that the easiest way to maintain a leadership position is to participate in a discourse across the community as a whole.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
The industry, as a whole, is in a slump following a tremendous surge in consumer interest during the pandemic.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2024
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“As a whole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20whole. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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