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- overall 1b
over·all
ˌō-vər-ˈȯl 
1
: all over sense 1
the pattern used overall
2
: from one end to the other
600 feet long overall
3
a
: in view of all the circumstances or conditions
overall, the sale was a success
b
: as a whole : generally
doesn't do as well overall
overall and in most of its detail the film has remarkable power—
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c
: with everyone or everything taken into account
was third overall in earnings
got 31 miles to the gallon overall
over·all
ˈō-vər-ˌȯl
1
a
b
usually overalls
: trousers of strong material usually with a bib and shoulder straps
2
chiefly British
: a loose-fitting protective smock worn over regular clothing
over·all
ˌō-vər-ˈȯl
ˈō-vər-ˌȯl
ˈō-vər-ˌȯl
1
: including everything
2
: viewed as a whole : general
Synonyms
Examples of overall in a Sentence
Adverb
He made a few mistakes but did well overall.
Overall, the project was successful.
Adjective
your overall score after two rounds
His mistake didn't change my overall impression of him.
Your overall health is sound.
She likes the overall quality of the product.
The scratch didn't affect the car's overall appearance.
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Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
And overall, workers are picketing at hundreds of Amazon facilities.
—Rubie Mosqueda, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
For the past five years, the 1994 song has hit No. 1 overall on the Billboard during the week of Christmas.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Crocs business continues to demonstrate strong overall performance, with a Q3 operating margin exceeding 25%, an impressive metric for a footwear company.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adverb
The sketch overall is a scattershot assortment of jokes, but the enthusiasm and star power go a long way with this one.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
And overall, workers are picketing at hundreds of Amazon facilities.
—Rubie Mosqueda, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
The best office chairs on Amazon can fix that, ranging from our favorite overall, Flexispot's Mesh Office Chair, to ergonomic beauties like the Herman Miller Embody that comes co-signed by actual doctors.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
For the past five years, the 1994 song has hit No. 1 overall on the Billboard during the week of Christmas.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Devices like the Hero Arm, equipped with advanced sensors to replicate natural hand movements, offer valuable benefits for children's growth, health, and overall well-being.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Crocs business continues to demonstrate strong overall performance, with a Q3 operating margin exceeding 25%, an impressive metric for a footwear company.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Overall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overall. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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overall
1 of 2 adverb
over·all
ˌō-və-ˈrȯl
: as a whole : generally
we find your work satisfactory, overall
overall
2 of 2 adjectiveˌō-və-ˈrȯl,
ˈō-və-ˌrȯl
1
: including everything
overall expenses
2
: viewed as a whole : general
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