all over the map

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: marked by a high degree of variation

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1963, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of all over the map was in 1963

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“All over the map.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20over%20the%20map. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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