Simple Definition of overall
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: with everyone or everything included
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: as a whole : in general
Full Definition of overall
1 : all over 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> c : with everyone or everything taken into account <was third overall in earnings> <got 31 miles to the gallon overall>
Examples of overall in a sentence
He made a few mistakes but did well overall.
Overall, the project was successful.
13th Century
First Known Use of overall
13th century
Simple Definition of overall
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overalls : a pair of pants with an extra piece attached that covers the chest and has straps that go over the shoulders
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: a loose coat that is worn over clothes so that they do not get dirty
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overalls : a piece of clothing that is worn over other clothes to protect them
Full Definition of overall
1 a plural archaic : loose protective trousers worn over regular clothes b usually plural : trousers of strong material usually with a bib and shoulder straps
2 chiefly British : a loose-fitting protective smock worn over regular clothing
Illustration of overall
1797
First Known Use of overall
1797
Other Clothing Terms
Simple Definition of overall
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: including everyone or everything
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: viewed as a whole or in general
Examples of overall in a sentence
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.
1894
First Known Use of overall
1894
OVERALL Defined for Kids
Definition of overall for Students
: as a whole : in most ways <They did a nice job overall.>
Definition of overall for Students
: including everyone or everything <overall expenses>
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